World’s top WTA stars headline stellar lineup for upgraded Singapore Tennis Open 2026

SINGAPORE — Singapore Tennis Open makes its return to The Kallang as an upgraded WTA 500 event from Sept. 21 to 27. With the elevation to WTA 500 status, this year’s edition of the Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas will be held at the larger-capacity OCBC Arena, welcoming more fans from Singapore and across the region to enjoy world-class tennis.

Led by world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, the tournament will feature an impressive lineup of top international and regional talents including reigning French Open singles champion Mirra Andreeva (world No. 5), Amanda Anisimova (world No. 10), top-ranked Filipino Alexandra Eala, Singapore Tennis Open 2025 singles champion Elise Mertens, two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, Indonesian ace Janice Tjen and China’s No. 1 Wang Xinyu.

At a career-high ranking of world No. 3, Ms. Pegula continues to make waves in women’s tennis. With eleven singles and seven doubles titles under her belt, her dynamic style of play promises to create an unforgettable experience for fans.

“I’m thrilled to be part of the Singapore Tennis Open, and I’m super excited to play in Singapore for the first time,” said Ms. Pegula, the highest-ranked player in the Singapore Tennis Open lineup. “I’ve only heard great things about the city and it’s going to be a cracker of a tournament with how the player field is looking. It’s going to be a fun week in Singapore and I hope everyone will come out and have a great time with us!”

More details for the final player field can be found here: https://www.thekallang.com.sg/en/things-to-do/events/singapore-tennis-open-2026.html. Player quotes can be found in Annex A.

The qualifying rounds on Sept. 19 and 20 will see players competing for the final berths of the main draw. Tennis fans will enjoy free entry to these two days of high-stakes action. The main draw runs from Sept. 21 to 27 and will feature a 28-player singles field and a 16-team doubles draw.