As the grass season concludes, the WTA Tour Driven by Mercedes-Benz shifts focus to the 2026 Hard-Court Swing. Spanning 10 weeks, this period will feature twelve tournaments, including events at the WTA 1000, 500, and 250 levels, across North America, South America, and Europe. The highlight of this swing is the US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season.
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The swing begins with the last two clay court tournaments of the year, which are still part of the hard-court calendar. The Athens Open will make its return after 35 years, replacing the WTA 250 Jiangxi Open, and the Memphis Classic will take over from the event previously held in Cleveland, Ohio. This year, the National Bank Open will take place in Toronto, alternating from Montreal.
Here’s an overview of the 2026 Hard-Court Swing:
**Week 1: July 13-19**
**VANDA Pharmaceuticals Athens Open (WTA 250)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, July 19, not before 8 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Sunday, July 19, 5:30 p.m.
*Time zone:* Eastern European Summer Time (GMT +3)
**Notable players:** Clara Tauson, Ann Li, Maria Sakkari
**Draw sizes:** Singles - 32 players; Doubles - 16 teams
**Ranking points and prize money (euro):**
First round: 1 | €2,663
Second round: 30 | €3,725
Quarterfinal: 54 | €6,110
Semifinal: 98 | €10,730
Finalist: 163 | €19,240
Champion: 250 | €32,520
**UniCredit Iasi Open (WTA 250 - Clay Court)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, July 19, not before 5:30 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Sunday, July 19, 3 p.m.
*Time zone:* Eastern European Summer Time (GMT +3)
**Notable players:** Sorana Cirstea, Oleksandra Oliynykova
**Ranking points and prize money (euro):** Same as Athens.
**Week 2: July 21-27**
**Livesport Prague Open (WTA 250)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, July 26, not before 2 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Sunday, July 26, 11 a.m.
*Time zone:* Central European Summer Time (GMT +2)
**Notable players:** Marie Bouzkova, Elise Mertens
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):**
First round: 1 | $3,065
Second round: 30 | $4,285
Quarterfinal: 54 | $7,025
Semifinal: 98 | $12,331
Finalist: 163 | $22,125
Champion: 250 | $37,390
**MSC Hamburg Ladies Open (WTA 250 - Clay Court)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, July 28, not before 2 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Sunday, July 28, time TBD.
**Notable players:** Maja Chwalinska, Yulia Putintseva
**Ranking points and prize money (euro):** Same as Athens.
**Week 3: July 28-August 3**
**Mubadala DC Open (WTA 500)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, August 2, not before 2:30 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Saturday, August 1, 12 p.m.
*Time zone:* Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -4)
**Notable players:** Jessica Pegula, Naomi Osaka
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):**
First round: 1 | $17,440
Second round: 60 | $24,474
Quarterfinal: 108 | $47,750
Semifinal: 195 | $90,900
Finalist: 325 | $155,000
Champion: 500 | $252,000
**Memphis Classic (WTA 250)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, August 2, 12:30 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Saturday, August 1, following singles semifinals, play begins at 1 p.m.
**Notable players:** Ekaterina Alexandrova, Caty McNally
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):** Same as Prague.
**Weeks 4-6: August 4-23**
**National Bank Open - Toronto (WTA 1000)**
*Singles final:* Thursday, August 13, not before 6 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Thursday, August 13, 3:30 p.m.
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):**
First round: 20 | $18,420
Second round: 35 | $28,245
Third round: 65 | $47,605
Quarterfinal: 215 | $154,354
Finalist: 650 | $564,920
Champion: 1000 | $1,085,220
**Cincinnati Open (WTA 1000)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, August 23, not before 7 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Saturday, August 22, 11 a.m.
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):** Same as Toronto.
**Week 7: August 24-30**
**Abierto GNP Seguros Monterrey Open (WTA 500)**
*Singles final:* Saturday, August 29, not before 5:30 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Saturday, August 29, 3 p.m.
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):**
First round: 1 | $13,005
Second round: 60 | $18,045
Quarterfinal: 108 | $35,000
Semifinal: 195 | $66,003
Finalist: 325 | $114,500
Champion: 500 | $185,500
**Weeks 8 & 9: August 31-September 12**
**US Open (Grand Slam)**
*Singles final:* Saturday, September 12, not before 4 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Friday, September 11, 12 p.m.
**Ranking points:**
First round: 10
Second round: 70
Third round: 130
Quarterfinal: 240
Finalist: 1300
Champion: 2000
**Week 10: September 14-20**
**Guadalajara Open presented by Santander (WTA 500)**
*Singles final:* Saturday, September 19, not before 5 p.m.
*Doubles final:* Saturday, September 19, 2:30 p.m.
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):** Same as Monterrey.
**São Paulo (WTA 250)**
*Singles final:* Sunday, September 20, TBD.
**Ranking points and prize money (USD):** Same as Athens.