SAM ROWLANDS, Member of the Welsh Parliament for North Wales, is calling on his constituents to support an international women’s tennis tournament in Wrexham.
Mr Rowlands, a keen supporter of encouraging more major sporting events for North Wales is urging people to attend the inaugural Lexus Wrexham Open at the Wrexham Tennis & Paddle Centre from October 19-26.
He said: “I am absolutely delighted to see Wrexham making sporting history and hosting such a prestigious event in the city. It will be great to see top class athletes, with Wimbledon pedigrees, in action here in North Wales.
“As Chair of the Cross-Party Group on Tourism, I regularly call on the Welsh Government to encourage more major sporting events to be held in my region.
“There is no doubt that hosting major events boost local economies from increased visitor numbers and spending. You only have to look at the success of Wrexham AFC and its positive effect for the city and for North Wales.
“Not only that but it would extend the tourist and visitor season by providing a programme of events in the winter months and can act as a platform for providing positive publicity in local and national media about an area.”
The inaugural Lexus Wrexham Open is part of the ITF World Tennis Tour, bringing top 100-ranked players from around the globe to compete in North Wales.
Fans can expect to see athletes who regularly grace the courts of Wimbledon and other Grand Slam tournaments, alongside emerging British talent looking to make their mark.
A brand-new 600-seat indoor arena will surround the show court, creating an electric atmosphere for spectators.
The week-long event will also feature community engagement activities, hospitality experiences and opportunities for local fans to get closer to the sport.
Wrexham has been gaining recognition as a hub for sport and culture, and the arrival of a world-class tennis tournament only strengthens that reputation.
Cllr Mark Pritchard, leader of Wrexham Council, said: “We are so proud to bring world-class tennis to North Wales.
“Outside of the grass-court season, this is the biggest women’s tennis event to be held in 2025 and is the biggest in Wrexham since 1996.”
Tickets for the match days and other events are available from the Wrexham Open Tennis website, with match day passes starting at just £7.50.
