The inaugural Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2025 will light up the courts at the Kallang Tennis Hub, showcasing the best of professional women’s tennis. This exciting new event will feature a stellar player field, including World No. 14 Anna Kalinskaya, 2021 US Open champion Emma Raducanu, and 2020 WTA Player of the Year Sofia Kenin, all making their debut in Singapore.
Kalinskaya, who achieved a career-high ranking of World No. 11 in 2024, recently made her first Grand Slam quarter-final appearance at the 2024 Australian Open. Known for her precision and powerful game, Kalinskaya is poised to captivate tennis fans with her exceptional skills.
“I’m excited to play in the first year of the Singapore Tennis Open, and it will also be my first time in Singapore. I’ve heard amazing things about the energy of the fans and how multicultural the city is. I am looking forward to competing in the new Kallang Tennis Hub and hope to have a great tournament there,” said Kalinskaya.
Joining Kalinskaya is British sensation Emma Raducanu, who has enjoyed a consistent 2024, with a standout victory over World No. 5 Jessica Pegula at the Rothesay International. Raducanu, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 10, will be looking to further solidify her place among the sport’s elite.
Also in the mix is Sofia Kenin, the 2020 Australian Open champion and French Open runner-up, who reached a career-high ranking of No. 4. With five singles and four doubles titles under her belt, Kenin’s aggressive style of play continues to excite tennis fans worldwide.
The tournament will also feature Grand Slam doubles champions Elise Mertens and Wang Xinyu, who will be showcasing their singles skills at STO 2025. Mertens, currently ranked No. 34, has won multiple Grand Slam doubles titles, including two Australian Opens, a Wimbledon, and a US Open. Wang Xinyu, ranked No. 37, made history by defeating Jessica Pegula at Wimbledon in 2024, becoming the first Chinese player to beat a top-five ranked player since 2008.
Mertens shared, “I have heard so much about Singapore and the fans there, so it’s going to be a great first experience for me at the Singapore Tennis Open in a new stadium. It’s always exciting to play in the inaugural edition of a tournament, and I’m thrilled to be part of it!”
Wang will be joined by her compatriots Wang Yafan and Wang Xiyu, both ranked among the top 10 players in China. With their strong performances in doubles and singles, the trio is set to captivate the Asian fan base in Singapore.
The qualifying rounds, scheduled for January 25 and 26, will add more names to the main draw, with up to four wildcards joining the field of 32. Fans can attend the qualifying rounds for free, offering a great opportunity to watch rising talent compete for a spot in the main tournament.
Laura Ceccarelli, co-Tournament Director of STO 2025, shared, “The player field is shaping up well, and we can expect some fantastic matches in both singles and doubles. With the qualifications still to come, the Main Draw will offer a mix of experience and fresh talent, making for an exciting tournament for the fans.”
Yazed Osman, co-Tournament Director and Group Head of Kallang Alive Sport Management, added, “We are in the final stages of preparations to welcome professional women’s tennis back to the Singapore Sports Hub. This will be the first international tour-level event at the Kallang Tennis Hub, and with the tournament coinciding with the Lunar New Year, there will be plenty to celebrate. We look forward to the fans and community joining us for an unforgettable week of tennis.”
Leong Chee Jun, former Team Singapore tennis player and Davis Cup representative, expressed his excitement, saying, “It’s fantastic to see women’s tennis return to Singapore, and the community is eager to watch the action live again. My daughter, Emma, loves watching tennis, so it will be a great chance to bring her to the Singapore Tennis Open and hopefully inspire her to represent Singapore one day!”
With athletes representing countries from China, Colombia, Japan, the UK, the US, and more, STO 2025 promises a thrilling display of talent on the courts. The tournament has also attracted prestigious sponsors, including Turkish Airlines, Asics, and Polestar, ensuring a world-class celebration of tennis both on and off the courts at the Kallang Tennis Hub.
