Uzbekistan to Resume ATP and WTA Tennis Tournaments, Aiming for Asia's Top 5 by 2030
Under a presidential decree, ATP, WTA and ITF tournaments will be held regularly from October 1; costs will be covered by charitable donations.
Uzbekistan will resume hosting international tennis tournaments. Under a presidential decree of 21 September (PP-347), ATP, WTA and International Tennis Federation (ITF) competitions will be held regularly in the country from 1 October.
How it is financed
The cost of organising the tournaments and the prize money will be covered by charitable donations. In addition, the Uzbekistan Cup for adults and juniors, national championships, the international Uzbekistan Open and a men's ATP Challenger will be held regularly.
Goals for 2030
By 2030 the number of people regularly playing tennis is to reach 3,000 and the number of coaches 200. The main goal is to place Uzbekistan among Asia's top five tennis nations.
School tennis
From 1 January 2027, the development of school tennis will begin, an inventory of courts will be completed, and some courts will move to self-financing.
History
Uzbekistan previously hosted the ATP President's Cup in 1997–2002 and the WTA Tashkent Open in 1999–2019.
In brief
- Decree: PP-347, 21 September 2026
- Start: 1 October 2026 — ATP, WTA, ITF
- Financing: charitable donations
- 2030 goals: 3,000 players, 200 coaches, Asia top 5
- School tennis and courts: from 1 January 2027
