2026 Prague Open Entry List: Krejcikova, Mertens, Sakkari Lead Livesport Prague Open Field
The North American hard-court swing doesn’t officially begin until after Wimbledon, but the 2026 Livesport Prague Open offers one final opportunity for players to build momentum before heading across the Atlantic.
Scheduled for July 20-26 on the hard courts of Prague, the WTA 250 event features an intriguing blend of established veterans, former Grand Slam champions, and promising young talent. Former Wimbledon and French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova headlines the field alongside former US Open semifinalist Maria Sakkari, Belgian star Elise Mertens, and home favorite Marie Bouzkova.
The tournament also features one of the strongest Czech contingents on the WTA Tour. Alongside established stars Barbora Krejcikova and Marie Bouzkova, rising talents Sara Bejlek, Nikola Bartunkova, and Tereza Valentova will look to capitalize on home-court support and continue their climb up the rankings.
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2026 Prague Open Tournament Information
Tournament: Livesport Prague Open
Category: WTA 250
Surface: Outdoor Hard
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Dates: July 20-26, 2026
2026 Prague Open Entry List
As always, the 2026 Prague Open entry list remains subject to change until the official draw is released, with withdrawals and late entries possible in the days leading up to the tournament.
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Barbora Krejcikova | Czech Republic |
| Elise Mertens | Belgium |
| Maria Sakkari | Greece |
| Marie Bouzkova | Czech Republic |
| Magda Linette | Poland |
| Maya Joint | Australia |
| Ajla Tomljanovic | Australia |
| Alycia Parks | United States |
| Diane Parry | France |
| Eva Lys | Germany |
| Jessica Bouzas Maneiro | Spain |
| Maria Timofeeva | Uzbekistan |
| Sara Bejlek | Czech Republic |
| Nikola Bartunkova | Czech Republic |
| Tereza Valentova | Czech Republic |
| Ella Seidel | Germany |
| Antonia Ruzic | Croatia |
| Daria Snigur | Ukraine |
| Lanlana Tararudee | Thailand |
| Lilli Tagger | Austria |
| Alina Korneeva | Neutral |
Players to Watch
Barbora Krejcikova returns home as the marquee attraction. The Czech star has consistently performed well on home soil and will undoubtedly receive tremendous support throughout the week.
Elise Mertens brings one of the Tour’s most dependable all-around games to Prague. Her consistency from the baseline and excellent movement make her a perennial threat at WTA 250 events.
Maria Sakkari will look to rediscover her best form during the summer hard-court swing. The Greek’s powerful serve and aggressive forehand are well-suited to Prague’s quick hard-court conditions.
Among the younger players, Maya Joint, Sara Bejlek, Nikola Bartunkova, Tereza Valentova, and Alina Korneeva are all capable of making deep runs and could emerge as breakout performers.
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Phil Naessens has spent decades in sports as a broadcaster, author, journalist, professional tennis coach, and betting analyst. As the founder and editor of Crush & Rush News and host of the Crush & Rush Tennis Podcast, he combines firsthand coaching experience with years of sports media and publishing to deliver thoughtful tennis analysis, tournament coverage, player features, and transparent betting insights built around value, and not hype.
