The Upper Austria Ladies Linz is a top stop off on the WTA 500 tour ahead of a busy period which starts in earnest also at the Stuttgart Open the week after. But heading to Europe between 6-12 April, Linz starts it all off.
Ekaterina Alexandrova is the defending champion and will return to attempt to defend her title. It is the first year that the tournament, which is usually played on hard courts, will be played on indoor clay. But anyone who knows Alexandrova knows she has made a habit of winning titles on any surface indoors.
So she will be among the favourites. Alongside Clara Tauson, Liudmila Samsonova, Emma Navarro, Sorana Cirstea, Abu Dhabi champion Sara Bejlek and Alexandra Eala. It is also the same week as the Monte-Carlo Masters, which is an ATP 1000, but is the only choice for WTA stars, although most will play Stuttgart the week after instead.
Draw/Results and Schedule Upper Austria Ladies Linz
Final
| Player 1 | v | Player 2 |
| M. Andreeva | 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 | A. Potapova |
Semifinals
| Player 1 | v | Player 2 |
| M. Andreeva | 6-4, 6-1 | E. Ruse |
| A. Potapova | 6-4, 6-2 | D. Vekić |
Quarterfinals
| Player 1 | v | Player 2 |
| M. Andreeva | 7-6, 4-6, 6-2 | S. Cîrstea |
| J. Ostapenko | 6-4, 4-6, 1-6 | E. Ruse |
| A. Potapova | 7-6, 6-0 | L. Tagger |
| D. Vekić | 7-5, 6-4 | K. Plíšková |
Second Round
| Player 1 | v | Player 2 |
| M. Andreeva | 6-4, 6-2 | S. Stephens |
| D. Gálfi | 0-5 RET | S. Cîrstea |
| J. Ostapenko | 6-4, 7-5 | A. Eala |
| E. Ruse | 4-6, 6-4, 6-4 | D. Yastremska |
| T. Korpatsch | 2-6, 1-6 | A. Potapova |
| L. Tagger | 6-2, 7-6 | L. Samsonova |
| A. Kalinina | W/O | D. Vekić |
| K. Plíšková | 6-1, 6-3 | E. Alexandrova |
First Round
| Player 1 | v | Player 2 |
| M. Andreeva | v | BYE |
| S. Stephens | 7–6(5), 6–4 | T. Maria |
| A. Parks | 3–6, 3–6 | D. Gálfi |
| S. Kraus | 3-6, 3-6 | S. Cîrstea |
| J. Ostapenko | v | BYE |
| J. Grabher | 4-6, 3-6 | A. Eala |
| K. Boulter | 6–7(3), 6–7(2) | E. Ruse |
| D. Yastremska | 7-5, 4-6, 6-3 | A. Li |
| J. Cristian | 6-4, 1-6, 4-6 | T. Korpatsch |
| A. Potapova | 6-4, 6-4 | S. Zhang |
| P. Badosa | 4-6, 6-7 | L. Tagger |
| BYE | v | L. Samsonova |
| Anhelina Kalinina | 5-7, 6-1, 6-0 | P. Udvardy |
| K. Volynets | 3-6, 6-3, 4-6 | D. Vekić |
| K. Plíšková | 6-4, 6-4 | A. Sasnovich |
| BYE | v | E. Alexandrova |
Entry List Upper Austria Ladies Linz
(as of ticktocktennis.com)
| # | Player | Ctry |
| 11 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | RUS |
| 17 | Clara Tauson | DEN |
| 19 | Liudmila Samsonova | RUS |
| 25 | Emma Navarro | USA |
| 26 | Jelena Ostapenko | LAT |
| 32 | Alexandra Eala | PHI |
| 35 | Jaqueline Cristian | ROU |
| 38 | Sorana Cîrstea | ROU |
| 40 | Sara Bejlek | CZE |
| 41 | Ann Li | USA |
| 46 | Markéta Vondroušová | CZE |
| 52 | Dayana Yastremska | UKR |
| 53 | Barbora Krejčíková | CZE |
| 57 | Antonia Ružić | CRO |
| 59 | Tatjana Maria | GER |
| 60 | Daria Kasatkina | AUS |
| 62 | Shuai Zhang | CHN |
| 261 | Karolína Plíšková (PR) | CZE |
| 85 | Julia Grabher (WC) | AUT |
| 115 | Lilli Tagger (WC) | AUT |
| 120 | Sinja Kraus (WC) | AUT |
Prize Money Upper Austria Ladies Linz
| Position | Prize Money (USD) | Prize Money (EUR) |
| Champion | $186,870 | €161,310 |
| Runner-up | $115,341 | €99,565 |
| Semi-finalists | $66,489 | €57,395 |
| Quarter-finalists | $35,327 | €30,495 |
| Second round | $18,176 | €15,690 |
| First round | $13,100 | €11,309 |
When is the draw confirmed for Upper Austria Ladies Linz?
The final tournament draws are confirmed 3 days before play starts and will be set here when confirmed.
When is the schedule confirmed for Upper Austria Ladies Linz?
The tournament starts on April 6 and the schedule will be set likely on 4-5 April.
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Predictions Upper Austria Ladies Linz
Samuel Gill, Head Editor for TennisUpToDate.com sees Ekaterina Alexandrova as the standout.
Unfortunately Emma Raducanu won't be playing in Linz due to the lingering effects of her most recent illness in the middle East. But she likely wouldn't have figured, sorry Emma.
In my view Ekaterina Alexandrova and Jelena Ostapenko are the two standouts here. Both are incredibly good indoors. Alexandrova has made a habit of hoovering up these titles and in my view will be at it again here.
Same can be said for Jelena Ostapenko who will soon defend a certain title in Stuttgart in the week after. Emma Navarro, Alexandra Eala I'll also pick for good runs here.
*** Ekaterina Alexandrova
** Jelena Ostapenko, Emma Navarro, Alexandra Eala
Ekaterina Alexandrova has made a habit of making it to the top 10 based off indoor form.
Lucas Michael, Editor for TennisUpToDate.com sees Ostapenko winning the title.
An open field will be taking the headlines in Austria. The Upper Ladies Austrian Linz will prove to be a competitive competition as the players adjust on the European clay surfaces.
A number of top seeds enter the fray not in great form. That can be said for Ekaterina Alexandrova who is yet to really get her season up and running, aside from a final in Dubai. She goes into the tournament as the reigning champion and a notable name with a lot of points on the line.
Clara Tauson has just won a single match in her last four appearances on court. Liudmila Samsonova has gone one more without a win. Both players are looking to get back on track with a deep run to gain some momentum.
2024 champion and two-time finalist Jelena Ostapenko could be one of the favourites for the title in Linz. Her prior clay form has been eye-catching, and she could sense an opportunity in an open field. The likes of Alexandra Eala, Sorana Cirstea, Barbora Krejcikova, and Dubai champion Sara Bejlek could have a say come the end of the tournament.
It could be a tournament that proves to be a foundation for a lesser-known player to make a name for themselves. As for my pick for the title, I am going to pick out Ostapenko for glory.
*** Jelena Ostapenko
** Ekaterina Alexandrova, Clara Tauson, Alexandra Eala, Barbora Krejcikova
Samuel GillEditor-in-Chief
Samuel Gill is the Chief Content Officer (CCO) of TennisUpToDate.com, a role he has held since 2020. He is responsible for editorial governance across the platform, including setting content standards, overseeing accuracy and consistency, and guiding long-term editorial strategy. Since joining, he has contributed more than 10,000 articles and editorial pieces across the TennisUpToDate network, playing a central role in the daily operation and development of the site.
Based in Leicester, Samuel has a broad background in tennis media. In his current role, he works closely with editors and writers to ensure coverage meets clear journalistic standards, with particular attention to verification, consistency, and timely updates when new information becomes available.
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