The 2012 Malaysian Open was a professional women's tennis tournament that formed part of the 2012 WTA Tour. Officially titled the BMW Malaysian Open for sponsorship reasons, the event was classified as a WTA International tournament. It was played on outdoor hard courts at the Bukit Kiara Sports Complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Date and Edition
The tournament took place from 2 September to 9 September 2012. It was the fourth edition of the Malaysian Open held since its revival in 2009.
Singles Competition
The singles title was won by Taiwanese player Hsieh Su‑wei, who defeated Chinese player Peng Shuai in the final. This victory marked Hsieh’s first WTA singles title of the 2012 season.
Doubles Competition
The doubles championship was claimed by the pair of Chang Kai‑chen (Taiwan) and Chuang Chia‑jung (Taiwan), who defeated the team of Chan Hao‑ching and Rika Fujiwara in the final match.
Prize Money and Points
The tournament offered a total prize money pool of US $220,000. As a WTA International event, the singles champion earned 280 ranking points, while the doubles champions each received 280 points.
Draw Size
The main draw featured 32 players in singles and 16 teams in doubles, with a qualifying draw of 32 players for the singles event.
Significance
The Malaysian Open was one of several Asian hard‑court tournaments scheduled in the latter part of the WTA calendar, providing players with opportunities to earn points and prize money ahead of the season‑ending championships.
References
- Women's Tennis Association (WTA) official tournament archive.
- International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament details for 2012 Malaysian Open.
