The elite Luxembourg Ladies Masters event will feature some of tennis' best former champions competing for the prestigious title, with the tournament announcing the draw on Monday.
Scheduled to run from October 17-20, 2024, the Luxembourg Ladies Masters is fast becoming a fan favorite event on the WTA Tour. Some of the biggest names in tennis history will head to Luxembourg for the invitational tournament, thrilling local fans with some nostalgic yet entertaining tennis.
Former Grand Slam champions to compete at this year's edition
Several of the competitors need no introduction, with five-time Grand Slam singles titlist Martina Hingis headlining the field. Joining the Swiss superstar is former French Open champion and former World No.1 Ana Ivanovic, in addition to 2015 US Open champion Flavia Pennetta.
Former World No.9 Andrea Petkovic will also be competing in Luxembourg, alongside retired Slovak star Magdaléna Rybáriková. The event will be played over 4 days with quarter-finals, semi-finals and a final.
Tournament organizers released the draw for the opening day, with Hingis playing alongside Great Britain's Laura Robson as the two take on the doubles pairing of Petkovic and Rybarikova on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Meanwhile, Ivanovic will team up with Belgian Kristen Flipkens to battle the impressive pairing of Pennetta and former World No.4 Dominika Cibulkova on Friday, October 17, 2024.
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