The Monterrey Open 2025
The Monterrey Open is set to take place from August 18 to 23, 2025, just prior to the US Open. Recently, the list of participants for this women’s event, categorized as a WTA 500 tournament, was released.
Significant Moments and Participants
Since its debut in 2009, the tournament has witnessed significant moments, including victories by renowned players like Garbine Muguruza and Marion Bartoli. This past year, rising star Linda Noskova captured her first WTA title here, securing a win over Lulu Sun, a notable competitor who reached the Wimbledon quarterfinals the same year.
Noskova, now aiming to defend her title, is celebrated for her remarkable talent and dynamic style of play, which poses challenges for her opponents. Also returning to compete will be three previous champions:
- Donna Vekic, who triumphed in 2023 against Caroline Garcia
- Leylah Fernandez, the champion for two consecutive years in 2021 and 2022
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, who won the tournament in 2017 after an impressive final against Angelique Kerber
Player Highlights
Despite having faced a rough season so far, Vekic hopes that this tournament will help her regain her form after narrowly missing out on a Grand Slam final last year. Her participation in Monterrey could serve as a critical opportunity to find her footing, especially since the entry list does not include any Top 10 players.
Fernandez, known for her dramatic finals, notably won in 2022 in what many consider the most thrilling match in Marcos history, overcoming a set deficit to beat Camila Osorio. Before competing in Monterrey, she will have the chance to showcase her skills at the 2025 Canadian Open, where a strong performance could improve her chances in Mexico.
Adding to the competitive mix, American Sofia Kenin, who last claimed a Grand Slam title at the 2020 Australian Open, is looking to break her title drought, which has persisted since her victory in Lyon that same year. Although she has been consistently reaching finals, her lack of recent titles shows her quest for regained success.
Brazil’s Beatriz Haddad Maia is also acknowledged for her strong international fan base, which will be particularly evident in Monterrey. The entry list highlights a variety of other noteworthy players including Tatjana Maria, recent winner of the Queen’s Club Championships, and Veronika Kudermetova, among others.
Entry Rankings
Participating players will be ranked as follows upon entering the tournament:
- Ekaterina Alexandrova (Rank 15)
- Diana Shnaider (Rank 17)
- Beatriz Haddad Maia (Rank 21)
- Elise Mertens (Rank 22)
- Linda Noskova (Rank 23)
- Magdalena Frech (Rank 25)
- Sofia Kenin (Rank 26)
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Rank 29)
- Rebecca Sramkova (Rank 33)
- Leylah Fernandez (Rank 35)
- Tatjana Maria (Rank 38)
- Veronika Kudermetova (Rank 39)
- Anna Kalinskaya (Rank 42)
- Marie Bouzkova (Rank 46)
- Jessica Bouzas Maneiro (Rank 51)
- Jaqueline Cristian (Rank 52)
- Donna Vekic (Rank 53)
