DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

As the sun sets over the turquoise waters of Juanillo Beach, the rhythmic “thwack” of tennis balls is set to replace the gentle lapping of waves in Cap Cana in southern Punta Cana. The second edition of the República Dominicana Open – Copa Cap Cana is returning from 9 to 15 March 2026, solidifying this Caribbean “destination city” as a premier stop on the professional tennis circuit.

In making the announcement, Minister of Tourism David Collado highlighted the event is part of the country’s diversification of tourism. Sports tourism is a growing segment for the Dominican tourism industry. The country has invested heavily in prime sports facilities that together with abundant and good quality accommodation and some of the best air connections in the world puts the Dominican Republic on the sports map as a choice location for sports events.

The Copa Cap Cana is not...