KARACHI, Dec 24: The 12th STA Development Series ranking tennis championship kicks off with New Year on Jan 1 at the PN Physical Training and Sports Centre, Karsaz.

The events to be held during the weeklong tourney include men's singles, ladies singles, juniors' under-17 singles, boys and girls under-15 singles, boys and girls under-13 singles, boys and girls under-11 singles, boys under-9 singles, men's doubles and boys and girls under-15 doubles.

Last date for submission of entries is Dec 30.