The 2025 Singapore Open marks the revival of a tournament that last graced the tennis calendar in 1994. Now a WTA 250 event, the competition runs from January 27th to February 2nd, bringing excitement back to Southeast Asia following its replacement of the Thailand Open in Hua Hin. With a diverse draw and several star players, the inaugural edition promises an exciting week of tennis.
A star-studded draw
Plenty of notable players have signed up for the tournament, including top-seeded Anna Kalinskaya, who returns to action after retiring in Adelaide. The Russian will face Caroline Dolehide in her opening match, with a potential second-round clash against either Ajla Tomljanovic or Simona Waltert.
The top half of the draw also features Emma Raducanu [7], who is looking to bounce back after a tough loss to Iga Swiatek at the Australian Open. Raducanu opens against Cristina Bucsa, with a possible second-round match against one of two qualifiers: Mananchaya Sawangkaew or Sijia Wei.
Amanda Anisimova: A wildcard contender
Third seed Amanda Anisimova, fresh off accepting a wildcard, is a major storyline in Singapore. The American faces a challenging first-round matchup against Xiyu Wang. If successful, she could meet either Daria Saville or Ann Li in the second round. Anisimova, eager to make a deep run, is one to watch throughout the tournament.
Elise Mertens leads the bottom half
Second seed Elise Mertens faces a tricky first-round match against Taylor Townsend. Townsend, fresh from her Australian Open doubles title, faces a tight turnaround to Singapore, leaving her participation uncertain. If Mertens advances, she could face a smoother path to the later rounds.
Dark horses and debutants
American Alycia Parks stands out as a dark horse. Opening against qualifier Maya Joint, Parks could face either Rebecca Marino or Xinyu Wang in the second round. Her powerful game makes her a strong contender for a deep run.
Another intriguing player is Camila Osorio [6], who faces Bernarda Pera in the first round. Both players are known for their scrappy, tenacious play, making this matchup one of the most exciting in the opening round.
The return of Singapore tennis
The Singapore Open’s revival after a 30-year hiatus brings fresh energy to the WTA calendar. With a mix of experienced stars and rising talents, the tournament promises to deliver compelling storylines and high-level tennis. Players will aim to make history as the first champion of this newly reintroduced event.
2025 Singapore Open WTA Draw Highlights
- Top seed Anna Kalinskaya [1] vs. Caroline Dolehide
- Emma Raducanu [7] vs. Cristina Bucsa
- Amanda Anisimova [3 WC] vs. Xiyu Wang
- Alycia Parks opens against Maya Joint [Q]
- Elise Mertens [2] vs. Taylor Townsend
With matches beginning today, all eyes will be on Singapore to see which player carves their name into the history books as the 2025 Singapore Open champion.