As the WTA season comes to a close, several players will head to the beautiful city of Merida, Mexico for the Merida Open Akron tournament, which is scheduled to run from October 28 - November 3, 2024.
A WTA 250 event, the Merida Open Akron was added to the WTA calendar during the 2023 season. Italian superstar Camila Giorgi won the inaugural title, but she will not be defending her title at this year's edition after her shock retirement from the sport earlier this year.
Vekic, Stearns in the hunt for a title
With opportunities few and far between for WTA stars to bring home a title this season, there is bound to be some tough competition in Merida. Former World No.18 Donna Vekic will be the top seed at the event, and the Croatian will be hoping to finish the 2024 season on a strong note after reaching the semifinals at Wimbledon this summer.
Rising American star Peyton Stearns is also scheduled to compete at the event, and she will be joined by compatriots Alycia Parks and Ann Li. Hometown favorite Renata Zarazua is set to thrill the local fans. Additionally, Australia's Ajla Tomljanovic will be present, in addition to the German duo of Tatjana Maria and Julie Niemeier. Below is the list of entrants.
- Donna Vekic CRO 20
- Peyton Stearns USA 46
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto ITA 55
- McCartney Kessler USA 65
- Nadia Podoroska ARG 66
- Renata Zarazua MEX 74
- Anna Blinkova 78
- Nuria Parrizas Diaz ESP 81
- Jule Niemeier GER 83
- Tatjana Maria GER 85
- Maria Lourdes Carle ARG 86
- Lesia Tsurenko USA 88
- Sara Sorribes Tormo ESP 104
- Robin Montgomery USA 106
- Ajla Tomljanovic AUS 107
- Maya Joint AUS 113
- Nina Stojanovic SRB 121
- Ann Li USA 126
- Polina Kudermetova 127
- Alycia Parks USA 128
- Alina Korneeva 129 SR
- Rebecca Marino CAN 133
- Jil Teichmann SUI 142
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