The 2026 Lexus Nottingham Open entry list is headlined by one of the fastest-rising players in women’s tennis.
American teenager Iva Jovic leads a field that also includes Qinwen Zheng, Emma Navarro, Jelena Ostapenko, Barbora Krejcikova, Maria Sakkari, and Leylah Fernandez as the grass-court season gathers momentum ahead of Wimbledon.
Jovic arrives in Nottingham after a breakthrough 12 months that have transformed her from a promising prospect into one of the WTA Tour’s most closely watched young stars.
The tournament will offer another opportunity to measure her progress against an experienced field featuring Grand Slam champions, former world No. 1 players, and established contenders.
Read on for the complete 2026 Lexus Nottingham Open entry list.
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2026 Lexus Nottingham Open Entry List
Here is the most recent 2026 Lexus Nottingham Open entry list as of June 10.
- Qinwen Zheng (CHN)
- Emma Navarro (USA)
- Jelena Ostapenko (LAT)
- Maria Sakkari (GRE)
- Barbora Krejcikova (CZE)
- Leylah Fernandez (CAN)
- Dayana Yastremska (UKR)
- Marie Bouzkova (CZE)
- McCartney Kessler (USA)
- Tatjana Maria (GER)
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (ESP)
- Ann Li (USA)
- Jaqueline Cristian (ROU)
- Maya Joint (AUS)
- Iva Jovic (USA)
- Karolina Pliskova (CZE)
- Yuliia Starodubtseva (UKR)
- Lois Boisson (FRA)
- Sara Bejlek (CZE)
- Tereza Valentova (CZE)
- Janice Tjen (INA)
3 Lexus Nottingham Open Entry List Storylines
Iva Jovic Continues Her Rapid Rise
Few players have generated more attention over the past year than Iva Jovic. The American arrives in Nottingham as one of the WTA Tour’s fastest-rising stars and will look to continue building momentum on a surface that rewards her aggressive all-court game.
What’s Happened To Janice Tjen?
Janice Tjen was one of the breakout stories of late 2025 and early 2026, climbing into the Top 40 after a remarkable rise through the rankings. However, recent results have been difficult to come by, making Nottingham an important opportunity to halt the slide and regain the confidence that fueled her breakthrough.
Can Maya Joint Recapture Her Grass-Court Magic?
One year ago, Maya Joint captured the biggest title of her career with a surprise championship run in Eastbourne. Since reaching a career-high ranking of No. 28 earlier this season, results have been harder to find. Returning to grass could provide the perfect opportunity for the Australian to rediscover the form that made her one of the tour’s most exciting young players.
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.
