Curitiba Open WTA 125 tournament begins in Brazil

The Curitiba Open, a WTA 125 level international tennis tournament, has commenced at the Graciosa Country Club in Brazil. The event features a total prize pool of US$ 115,000 and offers 125 ranking points to the champion.

Several Brazilian players are participating in the competition. In the qualifying rounds, Brazilian athletes including Catarina Melleiro, Georgia Gulin, Jennifer Dourado, and Bianca Bernardes are competing for spots in the main draw. Other notable Brazilian participants include 16-year-old junior standout Nauhany Silva, 14-year-old Eduarda Gomes, Gabriela Cé, Luiza Fullana, Júlia Konishi, Laura Pigossi, and Carol Meligeni.

Weather alerts from INMET indicate potential delays for outdoor matches due to morning rain and the risk of thunderstorms in the Curitiba area. The tournament is being held on clay courts, with some matches scheduled for indoor courts.