Samsun Open Entry List: Avanesyan, Arango, Bronzetti Lead WTA 125 Field

The WTA 125 circuit heads to Samsun, Turkey, from Oct. 5-11, with a solid 2026 Samsun Open entry list and the promise of a strong hard-court field.

Elina Avanesyan, Emiliana Arango, Lucia Bronzetti, Anna Blinkova and Suzan Lamens headline the current entry list, while several dangerous younger players and experienced tour regulars give the tournament plenty of depth.

Samsun Open 2026 Entry List

The player list remains subject to change until the draw is published.

• Emiliana Arango
• Elina Avanesyan
• Anna Blinkova
• Lucia Bronzetti
• Harriet Dart
• Fiona Ferro
• Dalma Galfi
• Ekaterine Gorgodze
• Julia Grabher
• Polina Iatcenko
• Leolia Jeanjean
• Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva
• Suzan Lamens
• Lisa Pigato
• Lola Radivojevic
• Julia Riera
• Antonia Ruzic
• Himeno Sakatsume
• Dominika Salkova
• Oksana Selekhmeteva
• Solana Sierra
• Lucrezia Stefanini
• Simona Waltert

Avanesyan Leads a Deep Samsun Field

Elina Avanesyan is one of the most established names in the current field and should be one of the players to watch when play begins in Samsun.

Arango also brings plenty of upside into the field, while Bronzetti and Blinkova add proven tour-level experience.

Lamens is another notable name in the draw. Her ability to play aggressively from the baseline should translate well to the Samsun hard courts, particularly if conditions reward first-strike tennis.

Plenty of Depth Behind the Headliners

The strength of this field goes well beyond the biggest names.

Antonia Ruzic, Solana Sierra, Dominika Salkova and Lola Radivojevic are among the players capable of making noise during the week.

Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva is another intriguing entrant. Still young but already experienced at this level, she gives the Samsun field another player with significant upside.

Julia Riera, Leolia Jeanjean, and Dalma Galfi add even more depth, while Harriet Dart, Fiona Ferro, and Julia Grabher bring plenty of experience into the tournament.

A Strong WTA 125 Opportunity

The Samsun Open gives several players an important opportunity to collect ranking points and build momentum on hard courts late in the season.

With Avanesyan, Arango, Bronzetti, Blinkova and Lamens at the top of the current list, and a deep group of challengers behind them, Samsun should produce plenty of competitive matches throughout the week.

Crush & Rush News will continue tracking withdrawals, additions and draw updates as the tournament approaches.

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