The brackets are set, the contenders know their routes, and the stage is ready at The Kallang. The Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas returns from 19 to 27 September, bringing a field of established stars, rising talents and regional favourites together for a week of WTA 500 tennis.
The official draw was unveiled on 19 September at Mercedes-Benz Studio Singapore at Gardens by the Bay, with Women’s Tennis Association Supervisor Kerrilyn Cramer officiating the ceremony. The draw has set up some intriguing potential match-ups, with top seed Mirra Andreeva leading one half of the singles field and second seed Amanda Anisimova anchoring the other.
For Singapore audiences, there is also plenty of local and regional interest, with the likes of Alexandra Eala and Janice Tjen adding a Southeast Asian dimension to a tournament that is the region’s only WTA 500 event.
At the top of the draw, Mirra Andreeva enters as the tournament’s top seed and will open against either Daria Kasatkina or Alieksandra Sasnovitch. The match-up could immediately give fans a glimpse of the young Roland-Garros champion against one of the tour’s more experienced opponents.
If Andreeva advances, her second-round path could bring another interesting contrast in styles, with Alycia Parks, Janice Tjen or Leylah Fernandez among the possibilities. Fernandez, who was present at the draw ceremony, will begin her own campaign against a qualifier.
“It’s exciting to see the draw come together. I’ll be facing a qualifier and whoever comes through will have strong experience. I’ll need to be ready from the first point, and I am looking forward to getting out on court and putting on a good match for the fans at the OCBC Arena!”
The top half also includes defending champion Elise Mertens, who returns to Singapore as the fourth seed. Her route could see her face fifth seed Maja Chwalińska or two-time Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejčíková before the semifinals, adding another layer of experience to an already competitive section of the draw.
On the bottom half, second seed Amanda Anisimova begins against either Fiona Ferro or Talia Gibson. A potentially intriguing second-round meeting could follow against former Top 10 player Maria Sakkari or Linda Fruhvirtová.
Third seed Alexandra Eala also finds herself on a potentially demanding route towards the latter stages, with Donna Vekić among the players who could feature in her quarter. Should the draw play out accordingly, Eala and Anisimova could meet in the semifinals.
For fans following the development of Asian tennis, Eala will be one of the names to watch. The regional favourite has emerged as one of the tournament’s most compelling young players, while Janice Tjen gives the field another Southeast Asian presence.
With several possible match-ups between established names and younger challengers, the draw leaves plenty of room for the tournament to develop its own stories once play begins.
The action will not be confined to singles. The 16-team doubles draw adds another dimension, with several familiar singles names taking to the court together.
Top seeds Storm Hunter and Desirae Krawczyk begin against Makoto Ninomiya and Nika Radisic, while one of the more eye-catching first-round contests sees Maria Sakkari and Donna Vekić join forces against third seeds Miyu Kato and Ellen Perez.
For spectators, doubles offers a different rhythm to the singles competition, with quicker exchanges, movement at the net and the added unpredictability of four players sharing the court.
While the main draw will provide the sporting centrepiece, the Singapore Tennis Open is also looking beyond the match court.
The Kallang is turning the tournament into a broader precinct-wide celebration of tennis, with activities designed to make the event accessible to fans beyond those holding tickets for the main sessions. Qualifying-round matches are free to attend, while meet-and-greets, live match screenings, interactive activities and community tennis events will take place across the precinct.
The approach gives the tournament a more festival-like atmosphere, allowing families, casual fans and aspiring players to experience the event alongside the professional competition.
For those following from home, StarHub will provide coverage across Singapore, while meWATCH will stream selected matches.
The Singapore Tennis Open arrives with a field that combines established WTA names with some of the sport’s younger generation. Andreeva leads the field, Anisimova and Mertens bring considerable experience, and players such as Eala, Tjen and Fernandez add further intrigue to a tournament where the draw has already supplied plenty of possible storylines.
Now, with the brackets decided, the speculation gives way to the tennis itself. The Singapore Tennis Open presented by BNP Paribas runs from 19 to 27 September at The Kallang. Limited Session tickets remain available, while fans can also take advantage of the tournament’s free and community-focused activities across the precinct.
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Singapore Tennis Open 2026 runs from 19th to 27th September at The Kallang. Tickets, including ACES Club hospitality packages, are available through The Kallang, with limited weekday tickets remaining.
