2026 Suzhou Open kicks off in SIP

The 2026 Suzhou Open, a WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) 125 event, kicked off at Sungent International Tennis Center in SIP on Oct 5, and will last till Oct 11, with nearly 80 female professional players from around the globe competing in 58 singles and doubles matches.

On the opening day, the center was buzzing with back-to-back matches on Australian Open-standard hard courts, where players’ powerful strokes mingled with audience applause.

The event boasts an upgrade in digital services, media coverage, cultural innovation, and tourism integration. The venue’s lighting system now meets international broadcast standards, while Jiangnan garden aesthetics enhance the courts. A multilingual digital management system covers schedules, bookings, logistics services for players, and tour guides. Interactive activities include a tennis carnival, daily star selections, and youth tennis experiences. Each player also receives a smart electronic pet toy as a gift.

Coinciding with the seven-day National Day holiday, the event is linked with local tourism resources. The “hotel + tennis” package is available, combining Yangcheng Lake hairy crab tasting, visits to classical gardens, Kunqu opera performances, and intangible cultural heritage workshops to give participants a one-stop recreational experience.