The initial entry list for the Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open features Wimbledon champion and 2024 Monterrey winner Linda Noskova as the headlining competitor, according to tournament organizers. The event, serving as a key tune-up 500 tournament leading into the US Open, runs from August 23-29 at Club Sonoma.
Top Seeds and Past Champions Heading to Nuevo León
Noskova enters the field as the highest-ranked player at No. 7, leading a competitive player roster that includes fellow past champion Donna Vekic, who won the tournament in 2022 and enters ranked No. 35. According to tournament entry data, last year’s winner Diana Shnaider is not currently scheduled to defend her title.
Behind Noskova, the field features four other top-25 players. Sorana Cirstea holds the No. 17 spot, Ekaterina Alexandrova is entered at No. 19, Roland Garros finalist Maja Chwalinska stands at No. 21, and Elise Mertens rounds out the top group at No. 23, based on tournament entry records.
Did you know? The Monterrey Open serves as a crucial 500 tune-up event right before the US Open, giving players essential match practice on the grounds of Club Sonoma.
Complete Direct Entrants and Alternate Roster
The initial 19 direct entrants feature a mix of established tour veterans and recent title winners. According to the tournament entry list, Sara Bejlek, Lilli Tagger, Mayar Sherif, and Petra Marcinko join Noskova, Cirstea, and Vekic as 2026 WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz title winners.
The 19 direct entrants and their entry rankings are:
- Linda Noskova — 7
- Sorana Cirstea — 17
- Ekaterina Alexandrova — 19
- Maja Chwalinska — 21
- Elise Mertens — 23
- Anastasia Potapova — 27
- Clara Tauson — 30
- Ann Li — 31
- Donna Vekic — 35
- Janice Tjen — 37
- Sara Bejlek — 38
- Cristina Bucsa — 40
- Nikola Bartunkova — 41
- Oleksandra Oliynykova — 44
- Lilli Tagger — 45
- Magdalena Frech — 48
- Mayar Sherif — 50
- Zeynep Sonmez — 52
- Petra Marcinko — 53
Four main draw wild cards, four qualifiers, and one special exemption will round out the final 28-player singles draw. Tournament officials noted that Anhelina Kalinina, Antonia Ruzic, Camila Osorio, and Zhang Shuai are listed as the first four alternates in the event of any late withdrawals. Official seedings will be determined closer to the start date.
Pro Tip: Entry lists for WTA 500 events frequently shift due to late withdrawals and wild card allocations. Keep an eye on qualifying rounds for last-minute main draw updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the Monterrey Open taking place?
The tournament takes place from August 23-29 at Club Sonoma in Nuevo León, serving as a direct tune-up event for the US Open.
Who are the past champions featured in the entry list?
Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova (who won the tournament in 2024) and 2022 champion Donna Vekic headline the field.
How many players make up the main draw?
The 28-player singles field consists of 19 direct entrants, four wild cards, four qualifiers, and one special exemption.
Who are the top-ranked players entering the tournament?
Linda Noskova leads the field at No. 7, followed by Sorana Cirstea at No. 17 and Ekaterina Alexandrova at No. 19.
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