Tata Open Maharashtra Tournament Guide 2023
The Tata Open Maharashtra is the first ATP 250 event of the year and is the only ATP event to feature in India.
Through the years it has had some great players attend such as Stan Wawrinka, Rafael Nadal, and many more.
As it is the first tournament of the year, it is the perfect place for the best players in the world to warm up for the first grand slam of the year: the Australian Open.
So I’ve put together a guide so you can learn everything you need to know about this event.
Tata Open Maharashtra Overview
Tournament | Tata Open Maharashtra |
Tournament Level | ATP 250 |
Venue | Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex |
Location | Pune, India |
Dates | Jan 2 - Jan 7 |
Official Website |
Where is the Tata Open Maharashtra Played?
The tournament is played in Pune, India at the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex.
The venue has one centre court and 4 competition courts where the ATP 250 matches are played. The centre court stadium has a seating capacity of 4200.
When is the Tata Open Maharashtra Played?
The Tata Open Maharashtra will begin on January 2nd 2023 and finish on January 7th 2023.
The qualifying starts on the 31st of December 2022 and finishes on the 1st of January 2023.
Who are the Previous Tata Open Maharashtra Champions?
Year | Champion |
2022 | João Sousa |
2021 | Tournament not played |
2020 | Jiří Veselý |
2019 | Kevin Anderson |
2018 | Gilles Simon |
Who’s Playing in the Tata Open Maharashtra in 2023?
Top seed Marin Cilic is playing at the Tata Open Maharashtra in 2023 as he looks to win his third title here.
World no.35 Botic Van De Zandschulp is also playing here in 2023 after his great run last year becoming the first Dutchman since 2004 to reach a Grand Slam quarter-final.
Tata Open Maharashtra Draw 2023
The draw for the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 can be seen below:
Tata Open Maharashtra Prize Money and Ranking Points
Prize Money
The total prize money for the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 is $642,735 which is a 49.29% increase from 2022.
You can see a full breakdown of the prize money below:
Singles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2022 |
Winner | $97,760 | 111.7% |
Runner-up | $57,025 | 76.4% |
Semi-final | $33,525 | 56.6% |
Quarter-final | $19,425 | 36.1% |
Round 2 | $11,280 | 22.1% |
Round 1 | $6,895 | 36.9% |
Doubles
2023 | Prize Money $ USD | % Increase vs 2022 |
Winner | $33,960 | 107.5% |
Runner-up | $18,170 | 54.8% |
Semi-final | $10,660 | 41.2% |
Quarter-final | $5,950 | 18.1% |
Round 1 | $3,510 | 19.4% |
Ranking Points
Round | Ranking Points |
Winner | 250 |
Runner-up | 150 |
Semi-final | 90 |
Quarter-final | 45 |
Round of 16 | 20 |
Round of 32 | 10 |
How Do I Get Tata Open Maharashtra Tickets?
Tickets for the Tata Open Maharashtra 2023 can be found on Zoonga.
Where Should I Stay for the Tata Open Maharashtra?
Pune has a lot of great places for you to stay from budget friendly to high end stays. I’ve made sure that these hotels are close to the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex so you don’t have to worry too much about travel.
Budget Friendly Stays
- Hotel Sadanand Regency: This is a great 3-star hotel that is a 5-minute walk from the tennis venue.
- AUHTEL BHS: This hotel is in a great location in the city and is within walking distance from the tennis venue.
- FabHotel Imperio Baner: This hotel has some of the highest ratings in Pune and has lovely facilities.
High End Stays
- The Orchid Hotel Hinjewadi Pune: This 5-star hotel has incredible facilities from a beautiful bar to a great fitness centre and swimming pool. It is also within walking distance from the Mhalunge Balewadi Tennis Complex.
- Vivanta Pune, Hinjawadi: A 5-star hotel with a lovely indoor swimming pool and great ratings. It is slightly further away from the tennis venue but is still only a short drive.
- Hilton Garden Inn Pune Hinjawadi: This 5-star hotel is located right in the centre of Hinjawadi and is surrounded by great places to eat out as well as the restaurant located in the hotel. It also has a lovely outdoor swimming pool that looks out across the city.
What to do in Pune
You may find yourself with a day spare where you haven’t got anything planned to do.
But don’t worry! There are lots of great things to see and do in Pune that will keep you occupied and help you learn about the history of this incredible city in India.
Private City Tour of Pune
If you want to see the best of Pune then I’d recommend this private city tour.
You will get to see some of the most famous and amazing temples in Pune such as the Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple as well as the Aga Khan Palace which is home t some incredible architecture.
You also get to visit the Pune Tribal Museum and National War Museum so you can educate yourself on the history of wars in Pune and India.
This trip will last around 6 hours and will include lunch and transport making it a perfect day trip.
Guided Full Day Sightseeing Tour
If you want to head more into the mountains and explore the amazing region surrounding Pune then I’d recommend this Full Day Sightseeing Tour.
With this you get to see the incredible view of the Pune region from the Sinhagad Fort as well as the Panshet Dam which is surrounded by numerous waterfalls which is great for photo opportunities.
Included in this trip you get to experience local cuisine as well as learn about the history of the region from a tour guide.
How is the Weather in Pune?
The Tata Open Maharashtra takes place at the beginning of January which is during the dry season in Pune.
This means you can expect the temperature to range anywhere from 30°C to 11°C with an average temperature of 21°C during this month which is nice and pleasant. However, it is important that you stay protected from the sun with hats and suncream as you will be sitting out in the sun for long periods of time.
It is very rare you will experience any rain during the month of January in Pune.
How Do I Watch the Tata Open Maharashtra?
To watch all of your favorite matches from the Tata Open Maharashtra you can go to TennisTV.
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