- Marquee clash between Anna Kalinskaya and Caroline Dolehide is set to headline the indoor hard-court tournament
- Showdown between Elise Mertens and Taylor Townsend promises nail-biting action
SINGAPORE, 26 January 2025 – The court is set for an unforgettable week of tennis! The Singapore Tennis Open (STO) 2025 draw ceremony, officiated by Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) Supervisor, Cristina Romero, unveiled a lineup of blockbuster matches. The ceremony, held at the Gustav Klimt: Falling in Gold exhibition, promises thrilling matchups from the get-go, with a high-stakes battle between Anna Kalinskaya and Caroline Dolehide leading to a potential quarterfinal clash with Emma Raducanu.
Key Highlights from the Singles Draw:
- Top seed Anna Kalinskaya will face off against Caroline Dolehide in a battle of former WTA 1000 finalists. A projected quarterfinal clash against Emma Raducanu awaits.
- Seventh seed Raducanu plays Cristina Busca in the first round, with their contrasting play styles expected to wow fans when they hit the court.
- Second seed Elise Mertens headlines the bottom half of the draw as she faces Australian Open women’s doubles finalist Taylor Townsend in the first round.
- Fans will witness the tournament’s top-ranked Asian player, Wang Xinyu, facing Rebecca Marino in a career-first meeting right here at the Kallang Tennis Hub. A battle of baseliners awaits, with a potential second-round duel against Alycia Parks, a former WTA 250 champion.
- The singles draw boasts other big names, with Australian Open 2025 mixed doubles champion Olivia Gadecki, former Roland Garros semifinalist Amanda Anisimova and Youth Olympic Games 2010 champion Daria Saville in action.
Key Highlights from the Doubles Draw:
- American top seeds Dolehide and Townsend will play all-Asian pair Moyuka Uchiyama and Xu Yifan to open their campaign.
- Doubles veterans Desirae Krawczyk and Giuliana Olmos will set the KTH alight when they face up-and-comers Madeleine Brooks and Isabelle Haverlag in the first round.
For the full match schedule, please visit https://www.sportshub.com.sg/events/singapore-tennis-open.
In attendance at the draw ceremony was STO 2025 top seed, Anna Kalinskaya who said, “It’s a very interesting draw, (and we’re) seeing a lot of good matches in the first round, so hopefully the level is going to be really high. (Kallang Tennis Hub) is really great, everything is comfortable and people are super nice, taking care (of me) and organising this tournament. I just want to say thanks to all the people for doing this hard work, I’m sure not only me but many other players are happy to be here! I’m sure all players will do our best, and hopefully a lot of people will come to watch and enjoy it!”
Singapore Tennis Open Main Draw Kicks Off on Monday!
Singapore returns to the Hologic WTA Tour calendar for the first time in over six years. This time, the spotlight shines on the newly established Kallang Tennis Hub – Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility – as it proudly hosts the STO 2025. From seasoned players to determined challengers, the STO 2025 is poised to deliver edge-of-your-seat action and unforgettable memories. Anna Kalinskaya, Elise Mertens, Wang Xinyu, Polina Kudermetova, Camila Osorio, Emma Raducanu, Moyuka Uchijima and Alycia Parks are a few of the names scheduled to headline the tournament.
The STO 2025 qualifying matches are ongoing and will conclude on 26 January. With free entry to the qualifiers, all fans can get a courtside view of the contenders battling for their place in the main draw. Limited seats are still available for the matches and can be purchased here.
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ABOUT SINGAPORE SPORTS HUB
Singapore Sports Hub is an iconic, premier destination offering sporting, entertainment and lifestyle experiences for all to enjoy. This world-class development is managed by Kallang Alive Sport Management Co Pte Ltd (KASM). It offers programming that comprises international recreational and competitive events, live entertainment as well as activities that cater to the broader community. The Singapore Sports Hub aims to serve the sporting and entertainment needs of people from all walks of life.
Home to unique world-class sports facilities within the city, the Singapore Sports Hub plays a critical role in accelerating the development of Singapore’s sports industry, excellence and participation. Located in Kallang, the Singapore Sports Hub includes the following facilities:
- A 55,000-capacity National Stadium with a retractable roof and movable tiered seating
- A 12,000-capacity Singapore Indoor Stadium with pillarless interior
- A 6,000-capacity OCBC Aquatic Centre that meets FINA standards
- A 3,000-capacity OCBC Arena which is scalable and flexible in layout
- Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore’s first international tournament-ready indoor tennis facility
- Kallang Football Hub housing Singapore’s National Training Centre for football
- Water Sports Centre featuring kayaking and canoeing
- 41,000 sqm Kallang Wave Mall, including indoor climbing wall and Splash-N-Surf facility (Kids Waterpark, Stingray and Lazy River)
- 100PLUS Promenade that encircles the National Stadium
- Singapore Youth Olympic Museum & Singapore Sports Museum
- Shimano Cycling World
- Daily community facilities and activities, including beach volleyball, hard courts (futsal, basketball and netball) lawn bowls, giant chess, skate park and running & cycling paths.
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