The 2026 Gumi Open Tennis Tournament is scheduled to run from October 2 through October 11, 2026, at the Gumi Geumo Tennis Court, according to an announcement by Gumi City and the Korea Tennis Association. The 10-day national event brings approximately 800 players and officials to Gumi to compete across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles brackets.
Tournament Schedule and Match Format
Competition gets underway on October 1 with the singles draw ceremony, setting up the preliminary matches that run from October 2 through October 4 for both singles and doubles divisions. Main draw matches commence on October 4 and continue through the tournament’s conclusion on October 11.
Last year’s inaugural edition crowned Hong Seong-chan of the Armed Forces Athletic Corps as the men’s singles champion, while Lee Eun-ji of Sejong City Hall claimed the women’s singles title. Organizers expect a similarly high level of competition across all categories as elite players from around the country converge on the venue.
Local Economic Impact and Venue Preparation
With the tournament spanning 10 days, participating athletes, coaches, and staff members will maintain an extended stay in Gumi. Gumi City officials plan to inspect stadium facilities and surrounding infrastructure to ensure smooth operations and participant safety throughout the event, coordinating closely with sports organizations and relevant agencies.
Local authorities are pairing sports marketing initiatives with the tournament to translate the influx of visitors into direct regional economic activity.
“We hope this tournament serves as an event where tennis players from all over the country can visit Gumi and fully showcase the skills they have honed,” Gumi Mayor Kim Jang-ho stated.