Definition
The 2012 Tatarstan Open was a professional women's tennis tournament that formed part of the 2012 ITF Women's Circuit.
Overview
The event was staged in Kazan, the capital city of the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. It was contested on indoor hard courts and featured both singles and doubles competitions. As an ITF tournament, it offered ranking points contributing to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA) rankings and served as a platform for emerging players to compete at a professional level. The tournament typically attracted a draw of 32 players in the singles main draw, 32 in the qualifying draw, and 16 teams in the doubles draw.
Etymology/Origin
The name “Tatarstan Open” derives from the host region, Tatarstan, a federal subject of the Russian Federation located in the Volga Federal District. The term “Open” in tennis denotes a competition that is open to professional players who meet the entry criteria, as opposed to invitation-only events.
Characteristics
- Tour Category: ITF Women’s Circuit (often classified as a $50,000 or $25,000 prize‑money event; specific amount for 2012 requires verification).
- Surface: Indoor hard courts.
- Venue: Facilities in Kazan, typically the Kazan Tennis Academy or a comparable indoor arena.
- Prize Money: The tournament provided monetary prizes and WTA ranking points; exact figures for the 2012 edition are not definitively confirmed.
- Draw Size: Standard ITF draw sizes of 32 for singles main draw, 32 for qualifiers, and 16 pairs for doubles.
- Timing: The tournament was held during the summer calendar of 2012; the precise dates are not definitively confirmed.
Related Topics
- ITF Women’s Circuit
- Tennis in Russia
- Kazan (city)
- Republic of Tatarstan
- Professional tennis tournament structures (e.g., prize‑money tiers, ranking points)
Accurate information is not confirmed for certain details such as the exact prize‑money amount, specific dates, and the champions of the singles and doubles events.