French Open champion Mirra Andreeva and world No. 10 Amanda Anisimova are slated to compete at the upcoming Singapore Tennis Open, organizers announced on August 27. The tournament is scheduled to take place from September 21 to 27 at the OCBC Arena in The Kallang, marking the event’s return to the venue. This year, the Singapore Tennis Open has been upgraded to a WTA 500 status, boosting its profile and prize money to approximately US$1.2 million (S$1.5 million).
Andreeva, 19, captured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open in June, becoming the youngest women’s singles champion since Monica Seles in 1992. Ranked world No. 5, the Russian player expressed excitement about competing in Singapore for the first time and kicking off the Asian segment of the tennis season at the event.
Anisimova, 24, who climbed to No. 10 in the world rankings, brings experience as a Grand Slam finalist, having reached the Wimbledon and US Open finals last year in 2025.
The tournament’s field is further strengthened by the presence of world No. 3 Jessica Pegula, who is the highest-ranked player in the draw and also making her Singapore debut. Pegula expressed enthusiasm about the event and the city, noting the strong player lineup expected to deliver a competitive tournament.
Singaporean star Alexandra Eala, who has steadily risen in the rankings this year, will also be competing. The 21-year-old secured her career-best ranking of No. 18 recently, fueled by her maiden WTA 500 title at the Washington Open in August and a notable run to the fourth round at Wimbledon, where she defeated defending champion Iga Swiatek.
Eala, who has previously played in Singapore during junior events and has a strong fan base close to her home in Southeast Asia, said returning to the city holds special significance. She will aim to claim her second WTA 500 title within two months, having triumphed over a challenging field in Washington, including Olympic champion Zheng Qinwen, defending champion Leylah Fernandez, and top seeds Elina Svitolina, Naomi Osaka, and Jessica Pegula.
The singles draw will feature 28 players, while the doubles competition includes 16 teams. Fans will have free access to the qualifying rounds on September 19 and 20. As Southeast Asia’s only WTA 500 tournament and one of 18 worldwide, the Singapore Tennis Open forms part of the WTA’s Asian swing, which also comprises stops in South Korea, China, Japan, India, and Hong Kong. The season will culminate with the WTA Finals at Indian Wells, United States, in November.