The Return of Elite Tennis to Greece After a decades-long break, elite women’s tennis returns to the heart of Greece. The Vanda Pharmaceuticals Athens Open (WTA 250) takes place on the hard courts of the prestigious Stadion Sports Center in Marousi, a suburb of Athens. The tournament gathers top players from around the world and represents one of the most exciting events in this part of the season.
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Main Stars and Entry List The home crowd is eagerly anticipating the performance of Maria Sakkari, but the competition will be extremely fierce. The tournament is led by Danish tennis player Clara Tauson (WTA #25), while among the biggest names are American Ann Li and Czech star Barbora Krejcikova.
Here is how the main draw currently looks based on the entries:
- Clara Tauson (Denmark) – WTA #25
- Ann Li (USA) – WTA #29
- Barbora Krejcikova (Czechia) – WTA #38
- Maria Sakkari (Greece) – WTA #43
- Sara Bejlek (Czechia) – WTA #45
- Diane Parry (France) – WTA #49
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (Spain) – WTA #52
- Tereza Valentova (Czechia) – WTA #54
- Magda Linette (Poland) – WTA #59
- Camila Osorio (Colombia) – WTA #68
Well-known names such as Ajla Tomljanovic, Alycia Parks, Harriet Dart, and Eva Lys have also secured their spots in the main draw, guaranteeing top-tier tennis from the very first round.
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Main Draw and Schedule
- WTA Athens Open 2026 Schedule | Day 5 (Quarterfinals)
- WTA Athens Open 2026 Schedule | Day 4
- WTA Athens Open 2026 Schedule | Day 3 (Round of 16)
- WTA Athens Open 2026 Schedule | Day 2
- WTA Athens Open 2026 Draw and Schedule | First Round
- Qualifying Results: Six Players Secure Main Draw Spots
Daily Reports from Athens
- Day 4: Tauson and Krejcikova Secure, Korneeva Surprises Li
- Day 3: Sakkari Dominates, Zheng and Bejlek in QF
- Day 2: Tauson Survives Drama, Krejcikova and Li Secure
- Day 1: Sakkari Dominant at the Start of WTA Athens Open
Results
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – Vanda Pharmaceuticals Athens Open
This WTA 250 tournament is played on hard courts at the prestigious Stadion Sports Center in the Athens suburb of Marousi. The competition runs from July 11 to July 19, 2026, marking the historic return of elite tennis to Greece.
The tournament features a highly competitive field, led by top-ranked Clara Tauson and the biggest local tennis star, Maria Sakkari. Joining them in the battle for the title are well-known names like Grand Slam champion Barbora Krejcikova, Magda Linette, and Ann Li.
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