Memphis Classic begins at Leftwich Center with women's tennis tournament

The Memphis Classic, a women's tennis tournament under the WTA banner, commenced on July 25 at the Leftwich Center, running through August 2. This marks the return of professional women's tennis to Memphis for the first time since 2013. The event features a 32-singles draw and 16-doubles draw, highlighting players like Ekaterina Alexandrova and Sloane Stephens. Qualifying rounds take place over the first two days, followed by the main draw. Semifinal matches are set for August 1, while the finals will be held on August 2. An exhibition match with former ATP players will occur on the tournament's opening day.

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