Chennai, April 13 -- The Tamil Nadu Tennis Association (TNTA) will be organising a WTA 250 tournament to mark its Centenary year at the SDAT Tennis stadium from October 27 to November 2.

TNTA President and former Davis Cupper legendary Vijay Amritraj said considering the background of TNTA it is but appropriate that centenary year is celebrated in a befitting manner.

In addition, the sports loving public here have been long awaiting to witness a top of the line event - a 250 level international event.

"|On this historic occasion, I am privileged to inform you that there is a very strong possibility of conducting a WTA 250 event in the week of October 27 at the SDAT Tennis Stadium", he said.

The conduct of the event at Chennai has...