The Mérida Open Akron returns Feb 23 to Mar 1, 2026, and it’s a WTA 500 on outdoor hard courts at the Yucatán Country Club.
Emma Navarro headlines the field, with Liudmila Samsonova, Diana Shnaider, and Paula Badosa also on the list.
Last updated: January 29, 2026. Player lists can change before the draw is released.
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Mérida Open Akron 2026 Singles Entry List (Subject to Change)
| Seed* | Player | Country | Ranking / Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Emma Navarro | USA | 15 |
| 2 | Liudmila Samsonova | RUS | 18 |
| 3 | Diana Shnaider | RUS | 22 |
| 4 | Paula Badosa | ESP | 26 |
| 5 | Jaqueline Cristian | ROU | 35 |
| 6 | Ann Li | USA | 38 |
| 7 | Jéssica Bouzas | ESP | 40 |
| 8 | Tatjana Maria | GER | 42 |
| – | Daria Kasatkina | AUS | 43 |
| – | Marie Bouzkova | CZE | 44 |
| – | Magda Linette | POL | 50 |
| – | Emiliana Arango | COL | 51 |
| – | Cristina Bucsa | ESP | 52 |
| – | Maria Sakkari | GRE | 53 |
| – | Anastasia Potapova | AUT | 55 |
| – | Elisabetta Cocciaretto | ITA | 56 |
| PR | Beatriz Haddad Maia | BRA | 61 (PR 30) |
| WC | Wildcard 1 | – | TBD |
| WC | Wildcard 2 | – | TBD |
| WC | Wildcard 3 | – | TBD |
| WC | Wildcard 4 | – | TBD |
| SE | Special Exempt | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 1 | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 2 | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 3 | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 4 | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 5 | – | TBD |
| Q | Qualifier 6 | – | TBD |
*Projected seeds based on the current ranking order shown above. Official seeding is set closer to the draw.
Quick betting context
- This is a 28-player draw on outdoor hard courts, not an indoor event. That usually means high rally tolerance is a factor.
- With a top seed ranked outside the top 10, the middle of the field can feel very “live.” Expect fewer walkovers and crazy matches as players chase points and a higher payday.
- Watch for the draw position. In a 28-draw, a bye can be a real edge, but it can also mean a slow start if a player needs rhythm.
Phil Naessens is a tennis betting analyst and former tennis coach with decades of experience in player development and match analysis. He is the founder of Crush Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, focusing on price-first betting strategy, market efficiency, and transparency in sports wagering.
