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Philadelphia hosts WTA 125 women’s tennis tournament

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Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Philadelphia hosts WTA 125 women’s tennis tournament

Summary

Philadelphia is currently hosting a WTA 125 women’s professional tennis tournament, marking the city's first WTA event since 2005. The Philadelphia Sisters, a group formed in 2019 to promote women’s sports in the area, have played a pivotal role in bringing this event to the city. This week’s tournament adds to recent successes, including the inaugural championship game of the Women’s Lacrosse League held earlier this month. The city is also set to welcome a new WNBA franchise in 2030, as part of efforts to grow women’s sports in Philadelphia.

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Key Details

•The WTA 125 tournament runs in Philadelphia this week.
•Philadelphia's first WTA event since 2005 contributes to women's sports revival.
•The Philadelphia Sisters helped drive the push for women's sports in the city.
•A new WNBA franchise will begin play in Philadelphia in 2030.
•The Women’s Lacrosse League held its first championship game in Chester, PA.

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This week, Philadelphia is home to a WTA 125 women’s professional tennis tournament, the first time the city has had a WTA event since 2005.
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