Memphis Returns to WTA Tour Calendar for 2026

The WTA 250 Memphis Classic will replace the Cleveland event on the summer schedule.

Mar. 3, 2026 at 5:15am

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The WTA has announced that Memphis, Tennessee will return to the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz calendar in 2026. The WTA 250 Memphis Classic will take place the week of July 27 at the Leftwich Tennis Centre, which recently underwent a multimillion-dollar renovation and expansion. This will mark the first time a WTA tournament has been held in Memphis since 2013 when the U.S. National Indoor Championships was staged in the city.

Why it matters

The return of a WTA tournament to Memphis is an exciting development for the city, which has a history of hosting high-profile women's tennis events and producing champions like Venus Williams, Maria Sharapova, and Victoria Azarenka. The new Memphis Classic will replace the Cleveland event on the 2026 WTA Tour calendar, providing an opportunity for players to compete in a new location.

The details

The WTA 250 Memphis Classic will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, and will be played on outdoor hard courts. The tournament will take place the week of July 27, replacing the Cleveland event that was previously scheduled for late August.

  • The WTA 250 Memphis Classic will take place the week of July 27, 2026.
  • The last WTA tournament held in Memphis was the U.S. National Indoor Championships in 2013.

The players

Venus Williams

A former champion of the U.S. National Indoor Championships, which was previously held in Memphis.

Maria Sharapova

A former champion of the U.S. National Indoor Championships, which was previously held in Memphis.

Victoria Azarenka

A former champion of the U.S. National Indoor Championships, which was previously held in Memphis.

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What’s next

The 2026 WTA 250 Memphis Classic will take place the week of July 27 at the Leftwich Tennis Centre.

The takeaway

The addition of the WTA 250 Memphis Classic to the 2026 calendar provides a new opportunity for players to compete in a historic tennis city, while also giving fans in Memphis the chance to see top-level women's tennis once again.