Baku Cup, Professional tennis tournament in Baku, Azerbaijan
The Baku Cup was a professional women's tennis tournament held on outdoor hardcourts in the city. Each edition brought 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams to compete during the summer season.
The tournament started in 2011 as a WTA International event on the professional women's circuit. It ran for five years until operations stopped in 2015.
The tournament elevated Azerbaijan's position in international tennis by bringing professional women's competitions to the Caspian Sea region.
The tournament took place each July and was easily accessible for fans traveling to the city. Matches happened daily throughout the week, making it convenient to plan your visit.
One player achieved back-to-back wins in 2013 and 2014, a feat no other competitor repeated in the tournament's history. This consecutive success stands out as one of the most impressive individual accomplishments at the event.
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