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Wales\u2019 Mimi Xu Winning the 25 Lexus Wrexham Open<\/p>\n Wales\u2019 Mimi Xu Winning the 25 Lexus Wrexham Open<\/p>\n
Nation.Cymru staff<\/p>\n
An international tennis tournament has secured two years of Welsh Government funding to support the women\u2019s game in Wales and encourage more girls to take up the sport.<\/p>\n
The Lexus Wrexham Open returns to Wrexham Tennis & Padel Centre from October 18\u201325, bringing professional players from around the world to north Wales.<\/p>\n
Tennis Wales has secured government support for the 2026 and 2027 events, although the amount was not included in the announcement.<\/p>\n
The funding will help develop the tournament, which gives Welsh players opportunities to compete alongside international opponents and young players the chance to watch professional women\u2019s tennis locally.<\/p>\n
Culture and Sport Minister Heledd Fychan said: \u201cSupporting the Lexus Wrexham Open and women\u2019s tennis is important. Not only will this event deliver economic benefits but, just as importantly, it will give an opportunity for young girls to see tennis of this standard on their doorstep.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m keen to inspire the next generation to get involved, and to aim high if they want to.\u201d<\/p>\n
First held in 2025, the W100 tournament is delivered by Mosaic Group, with funding from the Lawn Tennis Association and support from Tennis Wales.<\/p>\n
Alongside the professional competition, the Mini Wrexham Open will give young players from across north Wales the chance to play on the venue\u2019s show courts before the semi-final matches.<\/p>\n
Ms Fychan said the benefits of encouraging participation extended beyond developing future professional players.<\/p>\n
\u201cSport is for all, and even if not everyone reaches an international level like the players in Wrexham, developing a love for sport and physical activity will have a positive impact on their mental and physical health for years to come.\u201d<\/p>\n
Organisers also expect the event to bring visitors to the area, including players, coaches, officials and spectators from across the UK and overseas.<\/p>\n
Simon Johnson, chief executive of Tennis Wales, said: \u201cThe Lexus Wrexham Open has become an important international competition that brings together talented players from across the world while creating opportunities for Welsh players, volunteers and communities.\u201d<\/p>\n
He said the organisation would build on the event over the next two years and seek to attract more visitors to the region.<\/p>\n
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