The WTA Tour will transition to the Asian Swing following the summer hard-court events in Guadalajara and São Paulo. This segment includes 10 tournaments over the next seven weeks, crucial for players aiming for the WTA Finals at Indian Wells.
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Last year's finals in Asia showcased several thrilling matches: Iga Swiatek defeated Ekaterina Alexandrova in Seoul, Amanda Anisimova triumphed over Linda Noskova in Beijing, and Coco Gauff won against Jessica Pegula in Wuhan, among others.
The 2026 Asian Swing kicks off with the Singapore Tennis Open from September 21-27. As a WTA 500 event, it features notable players like Mirra Andreeva and Amanda Anisimova. The singles final is set for September 27 at 5 p.m. Singapore time, with total prize money of $185,500 for the champion.
The Korea Open, taking place in Seoul from September 29, will shift from a 500 to a 250 event. The singles final will occur on September 27 at 3:30 p.m., with a total payout of $37,390 for the champion.
Moving to Beijing, the China Open is scheduled for October 2-11 as a WTA 1000 event, with the singles final slated for October 11 at 7 p.m. Expected participants include top-ranked players such as Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabalenka.
Following Beijing, the Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open, the last WTA 1000 event of the season, will take place from October 12-18, providing a valuable opportunity for players to secure their spots at the WTA Finals.
The BNB Ningbo Open and the Kinoshita Group Japan Open will round out the month of October. The Ningbo tournament occurs from October 19-25 with a singles final at 5 p.m., while the Osaka event, running concurrently, will have its singles final at 1:30 p.m. on October 25.
In early November, the Chennai Open and the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open will mark the end of the tour-level season, with finals scheduled for November 8. Both tournaments will provide final chances for players to gain ranking points and prize money before the WTA Finals.