WTA Singapore Open 2026: Star-Studded Entry List Revealed for Upgraded WTA 500 Tournament
Tennis fans in Southeast Asia have a lot to look forward to this season. The official initial entry list for the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open has been announced by the WTA, and it features an incredible lineup of world-class athletes.
The tournament marks a major milestone for tennis in the region. After successfully returning to the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz as a WTA 250 tournament in 2025, the Singapore Open has officially been upgraded to a WTA 500 event for 2026. This promotion brings higher ranking points, bigger prize money, and a significantly stronger competitive field.
Tournament Format and Structure
The 2026 Singapore Tennis Open features a 28-player singles main draw. The spots in the main draw are allocated through several categories to ensure a mix of top-ranked superstars, rising qualifiers, and special entries:
- 19 Direct Entrants: Players who qualified automatically based on their PIF WTA Ranking as of the August 24 cutoff date.
- 4 Wild Cards: Special invitations awarded by tournament organizers to standout players or fan favorites.
- 4 Qualifiers: Players who earn their main-draw spots through preliminary qualifying rounds.
- 1 Special Exemption: Reserved for a player performing well in another tournament who cannot participate in the qualifying rounds on time.
Top Stars Heading to Singapore
Leading the charge in Singapore are three players currently ranked inside the top 10 of the PIF WTA Rankings: Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, and Amanda Anisimova.
Jessica Pegula and Mirra Andreeva have been two of the most dominant forces on tour this year, combining for five WTA singles titles and reaching a total of eight finals between them. Furthermore, Andreeva and former French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova stand out as the two Grand Slam singles champions scheduled to compete in the main draw.
In total, seven top-20 players are set to feature in the tournament. Joining the headliners are high-ranking contenders Diana Shnaider, Sorana Cirstea, Alexandra Eala, and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Southeast Asian Pride
Local and regional fans will have plenty to cheer for during the tournament. Two rising talents from Southeast Asia have earned direct entry into the main draw based on their world rankings:
- Alexandra Eala (Philippines)
- Janice Tjen (Indonesia)
Both players represent a bright future for Southeast Asian tennis on the global stage, and competing on “home soil” in Singapore will be a huge highlight of their season.
Direct Entry List (Based on August 24 Cutoff)
Here is the complete list of 19 direct entrants confirmed for the main draw:
| Player Name | Player Name |
| Jessica Pegula | Barbora Krejcikova |
| Mirra Andreeva | Sara Bejlek |
| Amanda Anisimova | Ann Li |
| Diana Shnaider | Maria Sakkari |
| Sorana Cirstea | Janice Tjen |
| Alexandra Eala | Donna Vekic |
| Ekaterina Alexandrova | Wang Xinyu |
| Maja Chwalinska | Clara Tauson |
| Elise Mertens | Oleksandra Oliynykova |
| Anastasia Potapova |
Alternates and Qualifying Order
Should any direct entrant withdraw prior to the tournament, the first four alternates scheduled to step in (and currently leading the qualifying draw) are:
- Diane Parry
- Mayar Sherif
- Daria Kasatkina
- Talia Gibson
Key Dates and Calendar Context
Main-draw action at the Singapore Tennis Open kicks off on September 21.
The event holds an essential position in the late-season Asian swing. Running alongside the Korea Open in Seoul, the Singapore Tennis Open serves as a crucial tune-up tournament before players head to China for the back-to-back WTA 1000 events in Beijing and Wuhan. The week also coincides with the Billie Jean King Cup Finals in Shenzhen, making late September a pivotal moment in the professional tennis calendar.
Note: As with all professional tennis events, player lineups remain subject to change due to injury or schedule adjustments prior to match play.
