Mumbai, Feb 11: Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre served as the Official Medical Partner for the prestigious women’s international tennis tournament being held at the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) tennis courts, Mumbai from 30th January 2026 to 8th February 2026. The association highlights the hospital’s continued commitment to advancing sports medicine and ensuring athlete well-being at globally significant sporting events hosted in India.
The event was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Rahul Narvekar, Speaker of the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly; Shri Gopi Gupta, IAS; Shri Sanjay Khandalji, Senior IAS Officer; Smt. Pallavi Darade, Principal Commissioner of Income Tax; and Mr. Sumit Chatterjee, Chief Communications Officer, Larsen & Toubro, further highlighting the tournament’s prominence and its importance on both national and international platforms.
The tournament was organized in India by the Maharashtra State Lawn Tennis Association (MSLTA) in association with L&T as the presenting partner, reinforcing its stature and recognition on the international tennis calendar.
As the Official Medical Partner, Jaslok Hospital has provided expert medical support and care to participating international and Indian athletes, ensuring prompt and high-quality medical attention throughout the tournament. This includes on-court emergency response, injury management, and continuous medical supervision. Beyond athlete care, the medical team is also fully equipped to handle any emergency situations involving spectators, event staff, and crew members with the same level of preparedness and dedication. Medical services are being led by Dr. Sachna Shetty, Consultant – Emergency Medicine at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre.
Dr Sachna Shetty, Consultant Emergency Medicine, and the Lead Medical Services at WTA 125 L&T Mumbai Open 2026 said,
“Athlete health and safety remain our top priority. Through our Emergency Medicine expertise, we delivered prompt, high-quality medical care, including on-court emergency response, injury management, and continuous medical monitoring throughout the tournament. Our team was fully prepared to manage any medical situation involving players, officials, or spectators, ensuring a safe sporting environment. Supporting events of this scale highlights the growing role of sports-focused emergency care in India and our continued commitment to advancing this field.”
Dr Milind Khadke, Chief Medical Officer, Jaslok Hospital said
“At Jaslok Hospital, we believe that world-class sport must be supported by world-class medical preparedness. Our role as the Official Medical Partner for this prestigious international tournament reflects our deep commitment to athlete safety, rapid emergency response, and clinical excellence. From on-court care to comprehensive medical supervision, our teams ensured that players could perform at their highest level with complete confidence in the medical support system around them. Initiatives like these reinforce the importance of integrating advanced healthcare with global sporting platforms.”
This partnership reflects Jaslok Hospital’s ongoing commitment to promoting sports health and athlete safety. By bringing together world-class healthcare alongside world-class tennis, the hospital reinforces the critical role of medical preparedness in international sporting events and continues to support environments that enable safe, competitive, and high-performance sport.