Zephyrhills Hosts International Women's Tennis Tournament

Top players from 30 countries compete at the Florida Sports Coast Open

Apr. 18, 2026 at 12:42am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a fragmented, multi-angled view of a women's tennis match, with sharp planes of bright green, blue, and orange hues conceptually representing the energy and excitement of the international tournament.The Florida Sports Coast Open brings international tennis stars to the Zephyrhills community, showcasing the sport's global reach and the city's growing reputation as a hub for elite competition.Zephyrhills Today

Zephyrhills, Florida is hosting the fifth annual Florida Sports Coast International Women's Tennis Tournament, welcoming 60 top women's tennis players from 30 different countries to compete at the Mouratoglou Academy. The tournament is expected to provide a boost to the local economy.

Why it matters

The Florida Sports Coast Open is a major international sporting event that draws top talent from around the world to Zephyrhills, helping to raise the profile of the city and the surrounding region. Tennis tournaments like this can have a significant economic impact on host communities through increased tourism, spending, and media exposure.

The details

The Florida Sports Coast International Women's Tennis Tournament features 60 of the world's best women's tennis players competing at the Mouratoglou Academy in Zephyrhills. The tournament has been held annually for the past five years, making it a fixture on the international women's tennis circuit.

  • The 2026 Florida Sports Coast Open is taking place from April 15-21.

The players

Mouratoglou Academy

A renowned tennis training facility located in Zephyrhills, Florida that hosts the annual Florida Sports Coast International Women's Tennis Tournament.

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What they’re saying

“Hosting this tournament is a point of pride for our community and a great opportunity to showcase Zephyrhills to the world.”

— Mayor Eugene Whitehead, Mayor of Zephyrhills

What’s next

The winner of the 2026 Florida Sports Coast Open will earn a direct entry into the main draw of the upcoming French Open Grand Slam tournament.

The takeaway

The Florida Sports Coast Open has become an important annual event for the city of Zephyrhills, attracting top international tennis talent and boosting the local economy through increased tourism and media exposure.