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Memphis Classic Returns as WTA 250 on 2026 Summer Calendar

The event takes Cleveland’s sanction during a period of concern over an overstuffed schedule.

Overview

  • Organizers announced the tournament at Leftwich Tennis Center for the week of July 27 under a multi-year agreement.
  • The event will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles field with WTA 250 points and prize money.
  • Memphis officials project roughly $1.1 million in local economic impact tied to the tournament.
  • The date overlaps with the WTA 500 in Washington, which coverage notes could limit top-name participation.
  • Leftwich completed a major renovation in 2023, marking Memphis’s first WTA stop since 2013.