DafaNews Bengaluru Open 2025, India's highest-tier ATP Challenger event, has strengthened its corporate support with an impressive lineup of 22 sponsors and 12 partners. The tournament, currently underway from February 24 to March 2 at the Karnataka State Lawn Tennis Association (KSLTA), continues to attract significant business interest, reinforcing its position as a premier international tennis event. 

The widespread corporate engagement highlights the growing stature of this ATP 125 Challenger tournament within both the Indian sports ecosystem and the global tennis circuit.

The Karnataka Tourism and ACT Fibernet have strengthened their association as Associate Sponsors, stepping up compared to last year for the event, and pledging their strong support for the growth along with Title Sponsor DafaNews who have returned for the third time, reaffirming their commitment towards elevating tennis in India.

Meanwhile, JSW, Megha Engineering & Infrastructure Ltd, Prestige, Union Bank of India, Indian Bank and Bisleri have joined as Principle Sponsors, adding to the tournament’s prestige while expanding their reach and visibility among the nation’s diverse sports audiences. 

Mr Maheshwar Rao IAS, Hon. Secretary KSLTA and the Organising Committee said,  "The Bengaluru Open has evolved significantly since its inception in 2015, and the continued support from our esteemed sponsors and partners has been instrumental in its growth. Their investment enables us to enhance infrastructure, attract top-tier talent, and deliver a world-class sporting experience. This strong corporate backing not only elevates the tournament's stature on the global tennis calendar but also reinforces Bengaluru’s position as a key hub for professional tennis in India. We deeply value their commitment to fostering the sport’s growth and expanding its footprint across Karnataka and beyond."

The tournament will have a strong Indian representation with Ramkumar Ramanathan, SD Prajwal Dev, Karan Singh, and teenager Manas Dhamne in action at the Bengaluru Open 2025 singles event. Meanwhile, India will also have vehement representations in the doubles event–a category dominated by Indians across the previous eight editions–with Anirudh Chandrasekar and Niki Kaliyanda Poonacha leading the charge with their respective partners. 

Sunil Yajaman, Tournament Director & Hon. Joint Secretary, KSLTA, highlighted the tournament’s growth trajectory, stating, "the Bengaluru Open has steadily evolved into a marquee event on the ATP Challenger Tour, and securing ATP Challenger 125 status this year marks a significant milestone in our journey. This elevation reflects the tournament’s growing stature and the confidence of both the ATP and our corporate partners in its potential. The strong sponsor backing we have received not only enhances the tournament’s scale and reach but also aligns with our long-term vision of further elevating its status—potentially towards an ATP 250 event in the future. 

Furthermore, Ultratech Cement, Bangalore Development Authority, Karnataka Soap & Detergent Ltd, MSIL, Greaves Mobility, Unboxing BLR Foundation, SMIORE, Vedanta Ltd, Zuari Infraworld, Oil India Ltd, Bank of India, and KSMCL have also extended their support to Bengaluru Open as Co-Sponsors, playing an important role in the sport’s reach within the State of Karnataka.

Additionally, the tournament has also onboarded twelve partners for the season, each contributing to key operational areas, including Advaith Hyundai (Official Transport Partner), Sparsh Hospital (Medical Partner), ACT Fibernet (Internet Partner), Pepsi Co (Beverages Partner), KMF (Good Life Partner), Enerzal (Energy Drink Partner), Head (Equipment Partner), WM Global (Hydrational Partner), Unibic (Snacks Partner), Greaves Electric Mobility Ltd (EV Partner), Bangalore International Airport Ltd and KPB Family Trust.