2026 Toray Pan Pacific Open Entry List and Players: Rybakina Leads Tokyo Field
The 2026 Toray Pan Pacific Open features a competitive lineup of WTA stars, led by World No. 1 Elena Rybakina, defending champion Belinda Bencic, four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, and rising star Alexandra Eala.
The WTA 500 tournament takes place from October 26 to November 1, 2026, at the Ariake Coliseum and Ariake Tennis Forest Park in Tokyo, Japan.
The tournament will feature 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for a share of $1,206,446 in total prize money.
Other notable players include Maja Chwalińska, Diana Shnaider, Elise Mertens, Sorana Cîrstea, Leylah Fernandez, and Jasmine Paolini.
However, several high-profile players have withdrawn, including Jessica Pegula, Iga Świątek, Elina Svitolina, and Iva Jovic.
Below is the updated Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 entry list, including seeded players, doubles teams, wildcards, withdrawals, and defending champions.
Last updated: October 24, 2026.
Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 Tournament Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Toray Pan Pacific Open Tennis |
| Category | WTA 500 |
| Dates | October 26 – November 1, 2026 |
| Qualifying | October 24–25, 2026 |
| Location | Tokyo, Japan |
| Venue | Ariake Coliseum and Ariake Tennis Forest Park |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard |
| Singles Draw | 28 players |
| Doubles Draw | 16 teams |
| Total Prize Money | US$1,206,446 |
| Singles Defending Champion | Belinda Bencic |
| Doubles Defending Champions | Tímea Babos / Luisa Stefani |
| Organizer | Sports Nippon Newspapers Co., Ltd. |
The Toray Pan Pacific Open is one of the longest-running women’s tennis tournaments in Asia.
First held in 1973, the event has welcomed many of the biggest names in women’s tennis.
The 2026 edition is the final WTA 500 tournament of the season, offering players another opportunity to earn ranking points before the year comes to an end.
Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 Singles Entry List
Elena Rybakina headlines the singles entry list as the No. 1 seed.
The Kazakh star is joined by several established champions and rising talents, including Maja Chwalińska, Belinda Bencic, Naomi Osaka, and Alexandra Eala.
Here is the list of eight seeded players based on the official singles main draw released on October 24.
Seeded Singles Players
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elena Rybakina | Kazakhstan |
| 2 | Maja Chwalińska | Poland |
| 3 | Diana Shnaider | — |
| 4 | Belinda Bencic | Switzerland |
| 5 | Elise Mertens | Belgium |
| 6 | Sorana Cîrstea | Romania |
| 7 | Naomi Osaka | Japan |
| 8 | Alexandra Eala | Philippines |
The top four seeds receive first-round byes and will begin their campaigns in the second round.
The remaining four seeds must compete in the opening round.
Other Singles Main Draw Players
The following 14 unseeded players are included in the official singles draw.
| No. | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | — |
| 2 | Nikola Bartůňková | Czech Republic |
| 3 | Cristina Bucșa | Spain |
| 4 | Leylah Fernandez | Canada |
| 5 | Talia Gibson | Australia |
| 6 | Ann Li | United States |
| 7 | Jasmine Paolini | Italy |
| 8 | Diane Parry | France |
| 9 | Maria Sakkari | Greece |
| 10 | Wang Xinyu | China |
| 11 | Moyuka Uchijima | Japan |
| 12 | Himeno Sakatsume | Japan |
| 13 | Mika Stojsavljevic | Great Britain |
| 14 | Mia Pohánková | Slovakia |
Note: Uchijima, Sakatsume, Stojsavljevic, and Pohánková received main-draw wildcards.
The remaining six positions in the 28-player singles field will be filled by players advancing from the qualifying competition.
Their names were not yet confirmed in the official main draw released on October 24.
Top Players to Watch in Tokyo
Elena Rybakina – World No. 1 Leads the Field
Elena Rybakina arrives in Tokyo as the tournament’s top seed and the highest-ranked player in the singles field.
The Kazakh star has enjoyed another outstanding season, winning the 2026 Australian Open and the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart.
She also reached the Indian Wells final earlier this year.
Rybakina is already familiar with the conditions in Tokyo.
In 2025, she reached the semifinals before withdrawing because of a back injury.
This year, she will look to go further and challenge for her first Pan Pacific Open singles title.
Maja Chwalińska – Wuhan Champion Enters as Second Seed
Maja Chwalińska is one of the most exciting names in this year’s entry list.
The Polish player has enjoyed a remarkable 2026 season, reaching her first Grand Slam final at Roland Garros before winning her first WTA singles title at the Wuhan Open.
Her Wuhan victory was particularly impressive.
Chwalińska defeated Iga Świątek in the semifinals before overcoming Sonay Kartal 2–6, 6–4, 6–2 in the final.
The result lifted her to a career-high World No. 11 ranking.
Now seeded second in Tokyo, Chwalińska will be hoping to continue her excellent form and claim another important title.
Belinda Bencic – Defending Champion Returns
Belinda Bencic is back in Tokyo to defend the title she won in 2025.
The Swiss star defeated Linda Nosková 6–2, 6–3 in last year’s final to capture her 10th career WTA singles title.
Bencic has a strong history at the Pan Pacific Open.
She previously reached the final in 2015, losing to Agnieszka Radwańska, before finally lifting the trophy a decade later.
The 2026 tournament will be another opportunity for Bencic to add to her successful record in Japan.
She enters this year’s competition as the fourth seed.
Naomi Osaka – Home Favorite and Former Champion
Naomi Osaka is one of the biggest attractions at the 2026 Toray Pan Pacific Open.
The Japanese star is a four-time Grand Slam singles champion and a former World No. 1.
Osaka won the Pan Pacific Open title in 2019 and also reached the finals in 2016 and 2018.
She enters this year’s tournament as the seventh seed.
Competing in front of Japanese fans could provide extra motivation as she attempts to win the Tokyo title for a second time.
Osaka faces a challenging start, however, with Jasmine Paolini waiting in the first round.
Alexandra Eala – Rising Star Makes Tokyo Debut
Alexandra Eala is another player attracting attention ahead of the 2026 tournament.
The Filipina has continued her rise in women’s tennis and reached a career-high ranking of World No. 18 earlier this season.
Her 2026 results include winning the WTA title in Washington, D.C.
Eala will make her first appearance at the Toray Pan Pacific Open as the eighth seed.
She faces British wildcard Mika Stojsavljevic in the first round.
Eala is also competing in doubles, where she will partner American doubles specialist Desirae Krawczyk.
Other Notable Singles Players
Several other players could make deep runs in Tokyo.
Diana Shnaider is the third seed and one of the leading young players in the draw. The left-hander has already won multiple WTA singles titles.
Elise Mertens brings plenty of experience in both singles and doubles. The Belgian is seeded fifth.
Sorana Cîrstea enters as the sixth seed. The Romanian is an experienced competitor with a strong baseline game.
Leylah Fernandez is another dangerous player on hard courts. The Canadian won the 2021 US Open runner-up trophy and has continued to compete regularly at WTA Tour level.
Jasmine Paolini is a former Roland Garros and Wimbledon singles finalist. Although unseeded in Tokyo, the Italian has the experience to challenge the leading players.
Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 Wildcards
Tournament organizers have awarded four wildcards for the singles main draw.
Two places were given to Japanese players, while the other two went to promising teenagers from Great Britain and Slovakia.
Singles Main Draw Wildcards
| Player | Country | First-Round Opponent |
|---|---|---|
| Moyuka Uchijima | Japan | Elise Mertens (5) |
| Himeno Sakatsume | Japan | Leylah Fernandez |
| Mika Stojsavljevic | Great Britain | Alexandra Eala (8) |
| Mia Pohánková | Slovakia | Qualifier |
Moyuka Uchijima
Uchijima has enjoyed success on the WTA 125 circuit, winning two titles in 2026.
She previously reached a career-high singles ranking of World No. 47 and will have the opportunity to compete in front of Japanese supporters.
Himeno Sakatsume
Sakatsume earned her first US Open main-draw victory earlier this season.
The 25-year-old Japanese player will now test herself against former US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez in Tokyo.
Mika Stojsavljevic
The British teenager won the 2024 US Open girls’ singles title.
Her wildcard gives her another opportunity to gain experience against established WTA players.
Mia Pohánková
Pohánková won the 2025 Wimbledon girls’ singles championship.
The Slovakian teenager also reached the fourth round of the 2026 Wuhan Open, showing her ability to compete against higher-ranked opponents.
Qualifying Wildcards
Four Japanese players also received wildcards into the singles qualifying competition.
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Mai Hontama | Japan |
| Shiho Tsujioka | Japan |
| Ena Shibahara | Japan |
| Aoi Ito | Japan |
Tsujioka earned her place through her victory at the 104th Mainichi Tennis Championships.
Qualifying takes place on October 24–25, with six players advancing to the singles main draw.
Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 Withdrawals
Several leading players were originally included in the tournament’s entry list but have since withdrawn.
The changes are significant, particularly because the initial field included five players ranked inside the world’s Top 10.
As of October 24, six notable withdrawals have been reported.
Confirmed and Reported Singles Withdrawals
| Player | Country | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | United States | Withdrawn |
| Elina Svitolina | Ukraine | Withdrawn |
| Iga Świątek | Poland | Withdrawn |
| Marta Kostyuk | Ukraine | Withdrawn |
| Iva Jovic | United States | Withdrawn |
| Anna Kalinskaya | — | Withdrawn |
Why Are These Players Not Competing?
Jessica Pegula
The American was among the highest-ranked players on the original entry list.
However, she has withdrawn from Tokyo following a difficult period in which she has also missed other tournaments.
Iga Świątek
Świątek confirmed that she would end her 2026 season early to focus on rest and recovery.
The former World No. 1 has been dealing with a thigh injury and will not compete in Tokyo.
Elina Svitolina
The Ukrainian was originally one of the top-ranked entrants but withdrew before the singles draw was finalized.
She had also withdrawn from the Ningbo Open.
Marta Kostyuk
Kostyuk withdrew after retiring because of injury during her opening match at the Ningbo Open.
The Ukrainian had originally been expected to compete among the highest-ranked players in Tokyo.
Iva Jovic
Jovic was initially expected to be seeded third.
However, the American withdrew shortly before the official draw was released, with Wang Xinyu entering the field.
Anna Kalinskaya
Kalinskaya was another original entrant who will not compete in this year’s tournament.
Diane Parry has moved into the main draw following her withdrawal.
These changes have given other players opportunities to compete in Tokyo.
Ann Li, Cristina Bucșa, Nikola Bartůňková, Diane Parry, and Wang Xinyu are among the players who entered the field after changes to the original lineup.
Withdrawal information is based on tournament updates and reports available through October 24. Reasons have not been officially confirmed for every player.
Toray Pan Pacific Open 2026 Doubles Entry List
The doubles competition features 16 teams, including several leading specialists and well-known singles players.
Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani are the top seeds, followed by Anna Danilina and Jiang Xinyu.
The field also includes Erin Routliffe and Indonesia’s Aldila Sutjiadi, Ellen Perez and Demi Schuurs, and the Italian partnership of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini.
Complete Doubles Teams
| No. | Doubles Team | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gabriela Dabrowski / Luisa Stefani | Seed 1 |
| 2 | Anna Danilina / Jiang Xinyu | Seed 2 |
| 3 | Erin Routliffe / Aldila Sutjiadi | Seed 3 |
| 4 | Ellen Perez / Demi Schuurs | Seed 4 |
| 5 | Cristina Bucșa / Leylah Fernandez | Unseeded |
| 6 | Alexandra Eala / Desirae Krawczyk | Unseeded |
| 7 | Chan Hao-ching / Miyu Kato | Unseeded |
| 8 | Tang Qianhui / Xu Yifan | Unseeded |
| 9 | Storm Hunter / Maya Joint | Unseeded |
| 10 | Momoko Kobori / Ayano Shimizu | Wildcard |
| 11 | Shuko Aoyama / Liang En-shuo | Unseeded |
| 12 | Ingrid Neel / Giuliana Olmos | Unseeded |
| 13 | Tereza Mihalíková / Olivia Nicholls | Unseeded |
| 14 | Ulrikke Eikeri / Quinn Gleason | Unseeded |
| 15 | Asia Muhammad / Zhang Shuai | Unseeded |
| 16 | Sara Errani / Jasmine Paolini | Unseeded |
The 16-team format means every pair must compete in the first round, with no byes awarded.
Doubles Wildcard
The Japanese pair of Momoko Kobori and Ayano Shimizu received the only wildcard into the doubles main draw.
They will face Australians Storm Hunter and Maya Joint in the opening round.
The wildcard gives Kobori and Shimizu an opportunity to compete against established WTA doubles teams in front of their home crowd.
Doubles Players to Watch
Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani
Dabrowski and Stefani are the top seeds in Tokyo.
The Canadian-Brazilian partnership is among the leading doubles teams on the WTA Tour.
Stefani also has a title to defend.
She won the 2025 Pan Pacific Open doubles championship alongside Tímea Babos, defeating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunić in the final.
This year, Stefani will attempt to retain the title with Dabrowski.
Erin Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi
Third seeds Erin Routliffe and Aldila Sutjiadi are another team to watch.
Routliffe is an experienced Grand Slam doubles champion, while Sutjiadi is one of Indonesia’s most successful active doubles players.
Their participation gives Indonesian tennis fans a team to follow throughout the Tokyo tournament.
They will open against Tereza Mihalíková and Olivia Nicholls.
Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini
The Italian partnership of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini is one of the most recognizable teams in the doubles field.
Both players have extensive experience at major tournaments.
Despite being unseeded, they could be among the most dangerous pairs in Tokyo.
They face second seeds Anna Danilina and Jiang Xinyu in the first round, making this one of the standout matches of the doubles competition.
Alexandra Eala and Desirae Krawczyk
Eala will also compete in doubles alongside Desirae Krawczyk of the United States.
Krawczyk brings considerable doubles experience, including success at Grand Slam tournaments.
Their opening opponents are Chan Hao-ching and Miyu Kato.
The partnership provides another interesting opportunity for Eala to gain experience alongside an established doubles specialist.
Are the Defending Champions Playing in 2026?
The defending singles champion is returning, while only one member of last year’s winning doubles team is in the 2026 draw.
Singles: Belinda Bencic – Returning
Belinda Bencic won the 2025 Toray Pan Pacific Open singles title with a 6–2, 6–3 victory over Linda Nosková.
She returns as the No. 4 seed.
Nosková, however, is not included in the 2026 singles main draw.
Doubles: Tímea Babos and Luisa Stefani – Not Returning Together
Babos and Stefani won the 2025 doubles championship by defeating Anna Danilina and Aleksandra Krunić 6–1, 6–4.
The title-winning pair will not compete together this year.
Stefani returns with Gabriela Dabrowski as the No. 1 seeds, while Babos is absent from the doubles main draw.
Danilina, one of last year’s runners-up, is also returning with a new partner, Jiang Xinyu.
When Does the 2026 Toray Pan Pacific Open Start?
The qualifying competition takes place on October 24–25, followed by the main draw from October 26 to November 1.
The singles final is scheduled for Sunday, November 1, at 12:00 p.m. Japan Standard Time (JST).
The doubles final will follow the singles championship match.
For the latest match times, draws, and results, visit the official tournament website.
Final Thoughts
The 2026 Toray Pan Pacific Open remains an attractive WTA 500 event despite several important withdrawals.
Elena Rybakina leads the singles field, with defending champion Belinda Bencic, former Tokyo winner Naomi Osaka, Wuhan champion Maja Chwalińska, and rising star Alexandra Eala among the leading contenders.
The tournament also offers opportunities for younger players, including wildcard entrants Mika Stojsavljevic and Mia Pohánková.
In doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani headline a competitive field that includes several experienced partnerships and interesting new combinations.
With 500 ranking points available to the champions and a total prize money commitment of more than $1.2 million, Tokyo will provide another exciting week of women’s tennis.
Official Sources and Useful Links
- Toray Pan Pacific Open – Official Tournament Website
- Toray Pan Pacific Open – Tournament Information
- Toray Pan Pacific Open – Official Players
- Toray Pan Pacific Open – WTA Player List
- WTA – Original Tokyo Entry List Announcement
Entry lists and withdrawals are subject to change. This article reflects the official main draws released on October 24, 2026.
