2012 Aircel Chennai Open

The 2012 Aircel Chennai Open was a professional tennis tournament held in Chennai, India, from January 2 to January 8, 2012. Part of the ATP World Tour 250 series, it marked the 17th edition of the event, showcasing a mix of emerging talent and established players. The tournament took place on hard courts at the SDAT Tennis Stadium, drawing significant attention in the Indian sporting calendar. Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman made headlines by reaching the semi-finals, while Spain's Rafael Nadal, a prominent ATP player, participated as the tournament's top seed. The event contributed to the promotion of tennis in India and further established Chennai as a hub for international sporting events.