2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open Entry List: Paolini, Shnaider and Eala Headline Strong Field
The 2026 Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open features a strong field led by Jasmine Paolini, Diana Shnaider, Sorana Cirstea, and Alexandra Eala.
Former champions Leylah Fernandez and Shnaider return, while Paula Badosa, Qinwen Zheng, and Maria Sakkari add depth to the 32-player singles draw.
The WTA 250 tournament runs November 2–8 on the outdoor hard courts at Victoria Park Tennis Stadium.
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2026 Hong Kong Tennis Open Entry List
| Player | Country |
|---|---|
| Paula Badosa | Spain |
| Kimberly Birrell | Australia |
| Anna Bondar | Hungary |
| Katie Boulter | Great Britain |
| Cristina Bucsa | Spain |
| Sorana Cirstea | Romania |
| Alexandra Eala | Philippines |
| Leylah Fernandez | Canada |
| Talia Gibson | Australia |
| Anhelina Kalinina | Ukraine |
| Sonay Kartal | Great Britain |
| Ann Li | United States |
| Oleksandra Oliynykova | Ukraine |
| Jasmine Paolini | Italy |
| Maria Sakkari | Greece |
| Liudmila Samsonova | — |
| Mayar Sherif | Egypt |
| Diana Shnaider | — |
| Daria Snigur | Ukraine |
| Zeynep Sonmez | Turkey |
| Yuliia Starodubtseva | Ukraine |
| Xinyu Wang | China |
| Qinwen Zheng | China |
Hong Kong Tennis Open Entry List Storylines to Watch
Jasmine Paolini Looks to Finish Strong
Jasmine Paolini arrives in Hong Kong looking to close her season on a positive note. The two-time Grand Slam finalist is currently No. 35 in the WTA live rankings and a good run in Hong Kong might be what the doctor ordered.
Alexandra Eala Carries Asian Interest
Alexandra Eala has established herself as one of the WTA’s leading young players, but she is currently on a three-match losing streak. She likely won’t reach the WTA finals at Indian Wells, but she’d love to end her season with her third WTA title of 2026.
Former Champions Return for Another Shot
Leylah Fernandez and Diana Shnaider know what it takes to win in Hong Kong. Fernandez captured the 2023 title, while Shnaider followed in 2024. Fernandez also reached the semifinals in each of the following two editions. Both enter the tournament with proven success.
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