Professional tennis is coming back to Edmond Center Court this October, with two events carrying a combined $125,000 in prize money and a chance for local fans to watch players who compete on tennis's biggest stages. The action kicks off with a fast-paced team invitational before shifting into a higher-stakes women's tournament that awards ranking points toward the WTA Tour.
The OK Pro Series Invitational begins Oct. 3 as a $25,000 non-sanctioned event featuring both men's and women's matches, according to News 9. The tournament uses a fun, fast-paced format modeled after World Team Tennis, per the USTA. It sets the stage for the bigger draw that follows just over a week later.
A $100,000 Women's Tournament Follows
The ITF | USTA Edmond Open Women's Professional 100 runs Oct. 12-18 at Edmond Center Court, News 9's report notes. The W100 offers $100,000 in prize money and awards 100 WTA ranking points to its champion, giving players a meaningful boost as they chase spots in bigger events. The tournament is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, the level immediately below the main WTA Tour, according to the same USTA account.
Organizers say the event is designed to help competitors climb the rankings ladder and work toward qualifying for larger WTA tournaments and Grand Slam events, per the station's report. The field is expected to include players ranked between No. 60 and No. 250 in the WTA world rankings, according to the OK Pro Series event page, which also describes the tournament as the first-ever women's $100,000 professional event in Oklahoma.
Edmond's Rapid Rise on the Pro Tennis Circuit
The Edmond stop has climbed the ranks quickly. The event grew from a $15,000 tournament in 2023 to a W75 in 2024 and ultimately reached W100 status in 2025, the same account states. That progression has turned Edmond Center Court into a regular host for players building careers on the professional tour.
David Minihan, general manager of Edmond Center Court, called hosting a W100 and bringing in players who compete at Grand Slams like the US Open remarkable, per the USTA. He said the event gives Oklahoma's community an opportunity to experience world-class professional tennis in Edmond, according to the same account. Minihan's staff coordinate everything from courts and officials to player services, transportation, volunteers and hospitality to keep the tournament running.
Volunteers and Young Players Get a Front-Row Seat
More than 300 volunteers supported players and fans during last year's event, underscoring the scale of operational support these tournaments require. Organizers say the events also give young Oklahoma tennis players an up-close look at the professional level, with the hope of inspiring the next generation of local talent.
