Singapore Open 2026: Andreeva, Anisimova & Eala Lead WTA 500 Battle in Singapore!
The Singapore Tennis Open 2026 is set to bring a bigger field and higher stakes to Singapore as the tournament returns for its second season on the WTA Tour. After debuting as a WTA 250 event in 2025, the tournament has been upgraded to WTA 500 status for 2026.
The event takes place from September 21 to September 27, 2026, with main-draw action at the OCBC Arena at The Kallang. The tournament is being staged on indoor hard courts and forms part of the opening week of the WTA Asian Swing.
Singapore Open 2026 Schedule
Qualifying takes place over the weekend before the main draw, with singles main-draw play beginning on September 21. The singles final is scheduled for September 27, while the doubles final will also take place that day.
| Round | Singles | Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying | September 19–20 | — |
| Round 1 | September 21–22 | September 21–22 |
| Round 2 | September 23–24 | Quarterfinals: September 23–24 |
| Quarterfinals | September 25 | — |
| Semifinals | September 26 | September 25–26 |
| Final | September 27 | September 27 |
Who Is Playing at the Singapore Open?
The upgraded WTA 500 status has attracted a strong field. The official tournament entry list is led by several established Top 20 players, alongside some of the most closely followed emerging stars in women's tennis.
Mirra Andreeva
The top seed arrives as one of the headline names in the upgraded Singapore field.
Amanda Anisimova
The American is one of the tournament's leading contenders and enters as the second seed.
Alexandra Eala
The Philippine star is the third seed and one of the major Southeast Asian storylines of the tournament.
Elise Mertens
The defending Singapore singles champion returns after winning the inaugural edition of the modern event in 2025.
Maja Chwalinska
The Polish player is among the seeded names in the 2026 Singapore field.
Leylah Fernandez
The Canadian enters the main draw as a wildcard.
Maria Sakkari
The Greek veteran is another major name in the WTA 500 field.
Donna Vekic
The Croatian is seeded eighth in Singapore.
Alexandra Eala Leads the Southeast Asian Storyline
Alexandra Eala is one of the players attracting particular attention in Singapore. The Philippine star has secured a direct place in the main draw and enters as the No. 3 seed.
Her presence gives the tournament an important regional storyline, with Eala joined by Indonesia's Janice Tjen among the Southeast Asian direct entrants in the field.
Review Metrics will follow Eala's Singapore campaign with dedicated match coverage, results and tournament updates throughout the week.
Defending Champion Elise Mertens Returns
Elise Mertens enters the 2026 tournament as the defending singles champion. She won the 2025 edition after defeating Li in the final, becoming the first Singapore singles champion since the event's return to the WTA calendar.
The 2026 edition presents a very different challenge after the tournament's elevation to WTA 500 status and the arrival of a deeper field.
Singapore Open 2026 Prize Money & Ranking Points
The tournament has a total financial commitment of approximately $1.206 million. The singles champion will receive 500 WTA ranking points and $185,500 in prize money.
| Singles Round | Ranking Points | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| First Round | 1 | $13,005 |
| Second Round | 60 | $18,045 |
| Quarterfinal | 108 | $35,000 |
| Semifinal | 195 | $66,003 |
| Finalist | 325 | $114,500 |
| Champion | 500 | $185,500 |
Singapore Open 2026 Draw
The singles draw contains 28 players, with the top four seeds receiving byes into the second round. The field consists of direct entrants, wild cards and qualifiers.
The official draw was scheduled to be conducted on September 19 at 5:30 p.m. local time in Singapore. Review Metrics will update this hub with the draw and individual match pages as the tournament progresses.
Singapore Open 2026 Results
Follow this section throughout the tournament for the latest Singapore Open results. Individual match-result pages will be added as the singles and doubles competitions progress.
Singapore Open 2026 Latest News
The Review Metrics Singapore Open hub will collect our latest tournament coverage in one place, including match previews, results, player stories, interesting facts and major developments from Singapore.
Where to Follow the Singapore Open
The official WTA tournament hub provides the latest scores, player information, tournament details and competition updates. Review Metrics will provide additional match-by-match coverage throughout the event.
View the official WTA Singapore Tennis Open 2026 page