June 2, 2026 – Professional women’s tennis will return to Decatur next week as the Robison Family continues its role as presenting sponsor of the Illinois Women’s Pro Tennis Championships.
The tournament is scheduled for June 8 through June 14, 2026, at the Fairview Tennis Complex and will continue the city’s long-running tradition of hosting professional tennis events.
The USTA Pro Circuit tournament is expected to feature approximately 70 players representing more than 20 countries. Competitors will vie for a $30,000 prize purse as well as Women’s Tennis Association world ranking points.
The Decatur Community Tennis Foundation will serve as the tournament organizer and will oversee sponsorship opportunities. Additional information about the event is available at illinoisprotennis.com.
The Decatur Community Tennis Foundation was established in 1985 to support tennis programs in the Decatur area. From 1999 through 2023, the foundation hosted a men’s professional tournament featuring ATP-ranked players. In 2025, the organization launched its first women’s professional tennis tournament, offering a $30,000 prize purse.
Proceeds from the tournament and additional donations help support tennis programming throughout the Decatur community, including youth and adult programs, schools, and maintenance of the Fairview Tennis Complex.
Below is the schedule:
June 7 (Sunday)
Qualifying Singles Remote Check-In – Closes at 6 pm
June 8 (Monday)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm – 1st Round Women’s Singles Qualifying Closes at 2 pm – Main Draws Doubles Remote Sign in
6 PM—Huss Family $500 “Winner Take All” One Point Tournament for Professionals and Amateurs
June 9 (Tuesday)
10:00 am to 7:00 pm – 2nd Round Women’s Singles Qualifying and 1st Round Main Draw Doubles
5:30 pm – Featured Evening Match and Tennis Works Community Night June 10 (Wednesday)
10:00 am – 1st Round Women’s Singles Main Draw
5:30 pm – Featured Evening Match
June 11 (Thursday)
10:00 am – 2nd Round Women’s Singles Main Draw TBA – Quarter-final Women’s Doubles
5:30 pm – Featured Evening Match and Heim Family Cookout
June 12 (Friday)
9:30 am – 11:00 am Ladies Drill Clinic with the Pros 11:00 am – Women’s Quarter-final Singles
TBA – Semi-final Women’s Doubles
June 13 (Saturday)
11:00 am – Women’s Semi-final Singles TBA – Women’s Doubles Final
June 14 (Sunday)
12:00 pm – Women’s Singles Final
For more information, contact: Chuck Kuhle, kuhletennis@gmail.
