Feb 24, 2026
Gurugram, February 20, 2026: Following its successful initiatives in cycling, squash, and bridge, HCL Group, today announced the commencement of the HCL ITF W15 Tennis Tournament. Scheduled from February 23 to March 1 at The Tennis Project, Gurugram, the tournament will bring together 60 world-class players competing for crucial WTA (Women’s Tennis Association) world-ranking points and a total prize purse of USD 15,000.
HCL’s previous involvement in tennis (2014–2018) focused on building a grassroots foundation through the HCL Junior Tour and Masters. By partnering with AITA and MBTA and organising inter-school events, HCL focused on providing them with professional tournament experience and international exposure to strengthen the future of Indian tennis. This also included
The tournament provides an important platform for emerging Indian and international talent and features a highly competitive field. Thailand’s Anchisa Chanta (WTA Ranking 440) enters as the top seed, while India’s challenge is led by Zeel Desai (WTA Ranking 639), who is seeded fifth. With five Indian players securing direct entry into the main draw and four receiving wild cards in singles, and three pairs in doubles for the main draw. The event offers domestic players a valuable opportunity to strengthen their global rankings on home soil.
Rajat Chandolia, AVP & Head, Brand and Strategy, HCL Group, said, “At HCL, we have always believed that sports is a powerful catalyst for transformation. Our renewed focus on tennis with this international-level tournament reflects our long-standing commitment to nurturing Indian sporting talent. By hosting the HCL SNF ITF W15 tournament, we aim to provide Indian athletes with access to world-ranking opportunities and international exposure, while reducing the financial challenges associated with overseas travel. This initiative aligns with our broader vision of supporting Indian players on the global stage.”
The tournament is led by Vishal Uppal, Captain of the Indian Billie Jean King Cup Team and one of India’s most respected tennis mentors, widely recognised for his dedication to the sport’s development.
Vishal Uppal said, “It is an honour to partner with HCL, an organisation that continues to play a pivotal role in advancing sports development in India. The HCL ITF W15 tournament represents a critical stepping stone for women players. Creating structured competitive opportunities within India is essential to bridging the gap between emerging potential and international performance.
I am grateful and thrilled that HCL is starting to support women’s tennis in India. Such a prestigious organisation’s support is vital for the growth of our players and augurs well for Indian tennis”.
The HCL ITF W15 tournament is a part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour which provides pathways for players to earn WTA ranking points and progress in professional tennis. It’s vision is to elevate the level of women’s tennis in India and give Indian players better exposure.
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About HCL
Founded in 1976 as one of India’s original IT garage start-ups, HCL Group is a pioneer of modern computing with many firsts to its credit, including the introduction of the 8-bit microprocessor-based computer in 1978, well before its global peers. Today, the HCL Group has a presence across varied sectors that include technology, healthcare and talent management solutions and comprises three companies – HCL Infosystems, HCLTech and HCL Healthcare. The enterprise generates annual revenues of over US$14.5 billion with 226,300 employees operating across 60 countries. For further information, visit www.hcl.com
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