2026 Monterrey Open Entry List: Wimbledon Champion Linda Nosková Headlines Loaded WTA 500 Field
Wimbledon champion Linda Nosková headlines a 2026 Monterrey Open entry list featuring former finalists, rising stars, and veterans looking to make one last statement before New York.
French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska will make her fourth appearance since her surprising Paris run, and she’ll be joined by a strong field of veterans and rising WTA talent to make this an interesting WTA 500 event.
Read on for the 2026 Monterey Open entry list, beginning Aug 23, 2026.
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Monterrey Open Tournament Information
- Level: WTA 500
- Dates: August 23–29, 2026
- Location: Monterrey, Mexico
- Surface: Outdoor Hard
- Prize Money: $1,206,446
- Singles Draw: 28
- Doubles Draw: 16
- Swing: North American Hard-Court Swing
2026 Monterrey Open Entry List
- Linda Nosková
- Sorana Cîrstea
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Maja Chwalińska
- Elise Mertens
- Anastasia Potapova
- Clara Tauson
- Ann Li
- Donna Vekić
- Janice Tjen
- Sára Bejlek
- Cristina Bucșa
- Nikola Bartůňková
- Oleksandra Oliynykova
- Magdalena Fręch
- Lilli Tagger
- Mayar Sherif
- Zeynep Sönmez
- Petra Marčinko
Monterey Open Past Champions
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Diana Shnaider |
| 2024 | Linda Nosková |
| 2023 | Donna Vekić |
| 2022 | Leylah Fernandez |
| 2021 | Leylah Fernandez |
| 2020 | Elina Svitolina |
2026 Monterrey Open Storylines
Linda Nosková returns as the player to beat
Fresh off winning her first Grand Slam title at Wimbledon, Linda Nosková returns to Monterrey as the 2024 champion. She knows how to win on these courts and enters the tournament as the favorite to add another title before the US Open.
Can Ekaterina Alexandrova defend her runner-up points?
Ekaterina Alexandrova has fallen from a career-high No. 10 to No. 19 and arrives with plenty at stake. Last year’s runner-up needs another deep run to defend valuable ranking points and regain momentum before New York.
Can Sorana Cîrstea keep rolling?
Sorana Cirstea has quietly produced one of the best hard-court seasons on tour, compiling a 36-12 record over the past 52 weeks while collecting wins over several players in this field. Another strong week could continue one of the year’s best comeback stories.
Can Maja Chwalińska bounce back?
An ankle injury has slowed the momentum Maja Chwalinska built with her stunning run to the French Open final. Monterrey offers a chance to regain confidence, but she’ll have to navigate one of the deepest draws she’ll face before the US Open.
Can Clara Tauson turn her season around?
After breaking into the Top 15 earlier this year, Clara Tauson has struggled to find consistency, posting a 13-18 record in 2026. Monterrey could be the perfect opportunity to reset before the final Grand Slam of the season.
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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.
