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Game, Set, Southeast Asia! Singapore Tennis Open 2025 Debuts First-Ever Invitational Cup

Tennis fans, mark your calendars! The Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2025 is set to take center stage from 27 January to 2 February at the Singapore Sports Hub, featuring the prestigious WTA 250 tournament. This year, the action doubles down with the launch of the inaugural Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup, a showcase of top talent from Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Cambodia, running concurrently from 28 January to 1 February.

Introducing the Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup

Organized by the Singapore Tennis Association (STA) in partnership with Kallang Alive Sport Management (KASM), the Invitational Cup will unfold at the state-of-the-art Kallang Tennis Hub. This four-story facility, designed for international tournaments and elite athlete training, will host 32 national players competing across five events:

  • Ladies’ Singles & Doubles
  • Men’s Singles & Doubles
  • Mixed Doubles

Celebrating Regional Talent

The Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup is more than a competition—it’s a platform to empower Southeast Asia’s emerging tennis stars, offering them invaluable experience and a chance to shine on an international stage.

Players to Watch

  • Indonesia: Leading the charge is former tennis ace Andrian Raturandang, a gold medalist at the 1997 Southeast Asian Games. With a career-high singles ranking of 484 and 10 Davis Cup appearances, Raturandang brings unmatched expertise to the tournament.
  • Malaysia: Keep an eye on Hao Sheng Koay, a doubles bronze medalist at the 2023 SEA Games, who embodies Malaysia’s growing prominence in the sport.
  • Cambodia: Rising star Chenda Som, part of the bronze-medal-winning duo at the 2023 SEA Games, brings grit and determination to the courts, symbolizing the region’s depth of talent.

Free Entry and World-Class Action

Entry to the Singapore Tennis Invitational Cup is free, offered on a first-come, first-served basis, giving fans a chance to experience the region’s finest players up close.

For those attending the Singapore Tennis Open 2025, enjoy free access to the qualifying rounds on 25 and 26 January before the main tournament begins. Secure your tickets now.

Visit the official STO 2025 website to learn more.

Irone Kim

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