Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The 109th Sri Lanka National Tennis Tournament, organized by the Sri Lanka Tennis Association (SLTA), will begin on August 16 and run until September 1 at the SLTA Headquarters courts and four other venues.

Over 1,400 players from across Sri Lanka will compete over the fortnight-long tournament. Matches will take place on 17 clay courts, including those at SLTA Courts, SLTA Playing Section, Sinhalese Sports Club, Police Tennis Court, and the Government Servant Tennis Club.

Chamod Ruppassara, an ITF White Badge Referee and Chair Umpire, will serve as the Tournament Referee. Matches will be officiated by a team of experienced umpires with National and Pre-National Level certifications.

The tournament will feature ca...