Alexandra Eala, Jessica Pegula, Amanda Anisimova Among the Players Announced for WTA Singapore Tennis Open
The 2026 Singapore Tennis Open has announced a star-studded entry list, including Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala, as the tournament upgrades to a WTA 500 event. The competition serves as a key part of the Asian Swing leading into the final stages of the WTA season.
Why it matters
The elevation of the tournament status reflects the growing importance of the Asian market in professional tennis.
As attention turns to the upcoming US Open, the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open is also drawing closer. Several top players will be looking to make their mark in Singapore and carry that momentum into the final leg of the season as the WTA Race to the Finals heats up.
World No. 3 Jessica Pegula headlines the singles entry list, with defending champion Elise Mertens also returning. The tournament made its comeback in 2025 after more than three decades, and the stakes are even higher this year following its elevation from a WTA 250 to a WTA 500 event.
The Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas will kick off the Asian Swing, with the main draw scheduled for September 21–27 and qualifying taking place on September 19 and 20. The 28-player singles draw will see the top four seeds receive first-round byes.
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