2026 Mubadala DC Open WTA Entry List: Kostyuk, Paolini OUT July 20 Update!

UPDATE July 20: Jasmine Paolini and Marta Kosyuk are out of the Mubadala DC Citi Open field.

UPDATE: Jessica Pegula has accepted a wild card into the Mubadala DC Open.

The Mubadala DC Open WTA entry list is out, with seven-time Grand Slam singles champion Venus Williams receiving a wild card into the main draw.

The tournament, scheduled for July 25 through August 2 at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington, D.C., features an impressive mix of Grand Slam champions, established Top 20 players, and rising stars preparing for the North American hard-court swing.

Joining Williams in Washington are four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, Australian Open champion Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, Marta Kostyuk, Leylah Fernandez, Diana Shnaider, Clara Tauson, and several of the WTA Tour’s brightest young talents.

2026 Mubadala DC Open WTA Player Field

• Naomi Osaka (Japan)
• Madison Keys (United States)
• Venus Williams (United States – Wild Card)
• Emma Navarro
• Marta Kostyuk (Ukraine)
• Leylah Fernandez (Canada)
• Diana Shnaider
• Clara Tauson (Denmark)
• Liudmila Samsonova
• Anna Kalinskaya
• Anastasia Potapova
• Magdalena Frech (Poland)
• Iva Jovic (United States)
• Cristina Bucșa (Spain)
• Solana Sierra (Argentina)

The tournament notes that the player field is subject to change prior to the official draw.

Venus Williams Returns to Washington

The biggest storyline surrounding this year’s field is the return of Venus Williams, who has accepted a wild card into the main draw. One of the most accomplished players in tennis history, Williams continues to captivate fans wherever she competes.

Her appearance adds another marquee name to an already strong field and gives fans an opportunity to watch one of the sport’s greatest champions compete during the North American hard-court season.

Naomi Osaka Headlines the Field

Naomi Osaka returns to one of her favorite stretches of the season as she begins another US Open Series campaign. A four-time Grand Slam champion and former World No. 1, Osaka has built much of her career success on hard courts and will be among the favorites in Washington.

Her powerful serve and aggressive baseline game make her a perennial threat on North American hard courts, where she has captured multiple major titles.

Madison Keys Leads American Contenders

Madison Keys enters Washington following another outstanding season and will once again be one of the favorites for the title. The American’s explosive power has made her one of the most dangerous hard-court players on the WTA Tour.

Joining Keys are fellow Americans Emma Navarro, Venus Williams, and teenage rising star Iva Jovic, giving home fans plenty of reasons to fill the stands throughout the week.

Former Champions and Rising Stars

Former Washington champion Leylah Fernandez returns looking to recapture the form that earned her the title, while Marta Kostyuk, Diana Shnaider, Liudmila Samsonova, Anna Kalinskaya, Anastasia Potapova, and Clara Tauson add impressive depth to the draw.

Argentina’s Solana Sierra and American teenager Iva Jovic represent the next generation of WTA talent and will have an opportunity to test themselves against some of the world’s best players.

Washington Opens the US Open Series

The Mubadala DC Open marks the unofficial beginning of the North American hard-court swing for many of the WTA Tour’s biggest stars. The WTA 500 tournament provides valuable ranking points and match play before players move on to the Canadian Open, Cincinnati Open, and ultimately the US Open.

With Grand Slam champions, former finalists, experienced veterans, and emerging stars all competing in the nation’s capital, the tournament consistently delivers one of the strongest fields outside the major championships.

Final Thoughts

Venus Williams’ wild card acceptance provides the headline, but the overall depth of the 2026 Mubadala DC Open field is what makes this tournament so compelling.

Naomi Osaka, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, Leylah Fernandez, Marta Kostyuk, Diana Shnaider, and Clara Tauson headline a talented group that should produce one of the most entertaining WTA 500 events of the summer.

As always, the initial player field remains subject to change before the official draw is released, but Washington is once again shaping up to be an outstanding start to the North American hard-court season.