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Singapore to Host Prestigious WTA 500 Tennis Tournament in 2026
10 Oct
Summary
- Singapore Tennis Open upgraded to WTA 500 event in 2026
- First time a tournament of this level will be held in Singapore
- Event expected to attract top tennis players and fans
In a significant development for tennis in Singapore, the Singapore Tennis Open (STO) will be upgraded to a WTA 500 tournament when it returns in 2026. This announcement, made on October 10th, 2025, marks an exciting milestone for the country's sports landscape.
The STO, which was previously a WTA 250 event, will now be the first tennis tournament of this caliber to be held in Singapore. Furthermore, it will be the only WTA 500 event in Southeast Asia in 2026. This upgrade is expected to attract many of the world's top players to compete in front of Singapore's passionate tennis fans.
The Singapore Sports Hub, which operates the Kallang Tennis Hub where the tournament is held, is thrilled to be hosting this prestigious event. "This is testament to Singapore and the Singapore Sports Hub's ability to successfully deliver international sporting offerings, bringing the world's best athletes to the nation and the wider region," said Quek Swee Kuan, the chief executive of Kallang Alive Sport Management.
The 2026 edition of the STO will be held at the Sports Hub's OCBC Arena, a larger venue that can accommodate more spectators. This upgrade is expected to further boost the tournament's profile and attract even greater interest from both players and fans.
