Connecticut Open

Connecticut Open presented by United Technologies is now owned by the State of Connecticut and is newly minted as a not-for-profit 501c3 charitable organization. However, the event has always existed to give back to the community, and has always been much more than just a tennis tournament; it is a leading example of leveraging a large-scale international sporting event to generate $26 million in regional economic impact and to build community pride, spirit and engagement, especially among youth. The womens-only WTA event will be held August 19th - 27th, 2016 at the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale. The Connecticut Open is prominently featured domestically on ESPN2 and also broadcast around the world. Tournament Dates: August 19th - 27th, 2016 Stadium: Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale - New Haven, Connecticut Player Field: TBD Defending Champion: World #4 Petra Kvitova Television Coverage: ESPN2 2014 Attendance: Over 52,000 - of the 39 WTA global tournaments, 4th best attended in the world.