Philippine tennis star Alexandra Eala will return to Singapore this September as one of the headline players at the upgraded Singapore Tennis Open. The WTA World No. 32 will compete in the tournament’s first edition as a WTA 500 event, marking another milestone in her historic career.
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The Singapore Tennis Open takes a major leap in 2026 as it becomes the only WTA 500 event in Southeast Asia, elevating Singapore’s tennis ambitions to new heights.
![Elise Mertens [photo credit: WTA | Ashok Kumar]](https://sportsbytes.com.ph/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/Elise-Mertens-Credit_-WTA-_-Ashok-Kumar4-400x200.jpg)
Elise Mertens secured her ninth WTA singles title, while Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos triumphed in doubles at the inaugural Singapore Tennis Open. The event showcased thrilling action and fan engagement at the Kallang Tennis Hub.
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American Ann Li and Belgium’s Elise Mertens reached the final of the Singapore Tennis Open following impressive semifinal victories. Li triumphed after Anna Kalinskaya retired due to injury, while Mertens overcame Xinyu Wang in straight sets.
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Anna Kalinskaya stormed into the quarterfinals of the 2025 Singapore Tennis Open with a dominant win over Simona Waltert. The tournament is heating up with thrilling performances in both singles and doubles.