Tallinn Open

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Founded2022
Abolished2022
Tallinn Open
Defunct tennis tournament
Founded2022
Abolished2022
LocationTallinn
Estonia
VenueFORUS Tennis Center [et]
CategoryWTA 250
SurfaceHard (i)
Draw32S / 24Q / 16D
Prize money$251,750
Website
Current champions (2022)
SinglesCzech Republic Barbora Krejčíková
DoublesUkraine Lyudmyla Kichenok
Ukraine Nadiia Kichenok

The Tallinn Open was a tennis event held in Tallinn, Estonia. The first and only edition took place in October 2022.[1] The event was part of the WTA Tour and is listed as a WTA 250 tournament. The tournament was introduced in 2022 as a result of the cancellation of WTA events in China due to the Peng Shuai sexual assault and disappearance controversy.[2] Estonia's top ranked player Anett Kontaveit played a major role in bringing the event to Estonia, after facing political resistance.[3] In 2023, it was announced that the tournament would no longer be held due to being unable to find financial support and the requirement of allowing athletes from Belarus and Russia to compete.[4]

The tournament was held at the FORUS Tennis Center on indoor hardcourts.

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