Industry Odisha Bureau, Oct 10: The ITF World Tennis Masters Tour MT200 Bhubaneswar 2026, organised by the Odisha Tennis Association (OTA), is bringing together veteran tennis players for a celebration of competitive tennis, fitness and sportsmanship at the Tennis Centre, Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
The tournament has received an encouraging response, with 177 entries, 132 participating players, 139 matches and 23 events being conducted across seven tennis courts. The participation reflects the enthusiasm of players to continue competing at a high level and the growing popularity of Masters tennis.
The tournament is being conducted under the guidance of Shri Asit Tripathy, IAS, President, Odisha Tennis Association, with Shri Sanjeeb Panda, IPS, Secretary, OTA, and Dr. Satyajit Mohanty, IPS, Vice-President, OTA, along with other office-bearers and officials of the Odisha Tennis Association. Ms. Tejal Kulkarni, ITF Supervisor, is overseeing the tournament in accordance with the applicable ITF regulations.
The MT200 tournament offers valuable international ranking points to participants. The ranking points specified for the tournament are:
– Round of 16 (R16): 40 points
– Quarterfinal (QF): 60 points
– Semifinal (SF): 90 points
– Runner-up: 140 points
– Winner: 200 points
The inaugural ceremony will be graced by Shri Bhupinder Singh Poonia, IAS, Commissioner-cum-Secretary, Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, as the Chief Guest, and Shri Yeddula Vijay, IAS, Director of Sports, Department of Sports and Youth Services, Government of Odisha, as the Guest of Honour.
The Odisha Tennis Association has consistently worked towards the promotion and development of tennis in Odisha by organising tournaments and creating opportunities for players across age groups. Hosting the ITF Masters MT200 further strengthens Bhubaneswar’s sporting profile and reflects Odisha’s commitment to providing quality platforms for competitive tennis.
Masters tennis demonstrates that passion for sport has no age limit. The tournament celebrates not only competitive excellence but also lifelong fitness, friendship, discipline and the spirit of fair play.
The Odisha Tennis Association extends a warm welcome to all participating players, officials and tennis enthusiasts and wishes everyone a memorable and successful tournament.
