East Open Tennis Tournament Thrives in Edinburgh

0:00It's April 26. You're listening to Edinburgh News today. AI-powered local news. I'm Corey with the story. East of Scotland, tennis landed funding from the City of Edinburgh Council for the 2026 East Open. This major tennis and pedale tournament runs at Craig Lockhart Tennis Center, with seniors competing May 21 through 24 in juniors. May 16 to 19, pedale action shifts to Edinburgh Park. The event ties into the tennis Scotland tour, pulling in players from the local district, all over Scotland, and parts of the UK. It's ballooned to over 400 competitors yearly, tracing routes back to the 1920s, blending fresh local talent with seasoned pros. Council leaders see it as a push for healthier lies and grassroots sports, opening doors for more folks to join in and boosting Edinburgh's rep on. The field. Tennis here is exploding with over 3,500 active in the leagues. They've layered in pedale to match the sports rise and added a club event at the medals for

1:00broader reach. That cash infusion ensures high caliber play for every level. All this keeps the East Open climbing, fueling participation, and tightening community bonds through every swing.