WTA Seoul 2026 Tips, Predictions & Live Stream
Back to operating as a WTA 250 tournament, the 2026 Korea Open will take place in Seoul between September 21-27.
After being upgraded to a WTA 500 tournament for the last two years, the Korea Open is back to WTA 250 status for this year's edition.
Jelena Ostapenko leads the field, with Australia's Kim Birrell and Maya Joint amongst the top eight seeds.
Our tennis experts will provide their best betting tips and predictions throughout the tournament, previewing key matches.
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WTA Seoul Overview
| Tournament Information | Details |
|---|---|
| Established | 2004 |
| Location | Seoul, South Korea |
| Venue | Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Centre |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Draw | 28 Singles; 16 Doubles |
| Prize Money | $283,347 |
| Most Singles Titles | No player has won multiple WTA Seoul titles |
| Reigning Singles Champion | Iga Swiatek |
Established back in 2004, the WTA Seoul tournament is played at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Centre.
The tournament is staged on hardcourt and from 2024, was upgraded to a WTA 500 tournament. The event was cancelled due to the pandemic from 2020-22, returning in 2023 as a 250 event before the aforementioned upgrade.
Maria Sharapova won the inaugural tournament in 2004, which was the same season she announced herself to the world by winning Wimbledon.
Venus Williams and Caroline Wozniacki are other former World No. 1 players to have reigned supreme at the Seoul Open, while Jessica Pegula - who has Korean heritage - won the 2023 edition. Iga Swiatek is the defending champion.
WTA Seoul Seeds & Entry List
Jelena Ostapenko headlines the field as the top seed, but this is an open tournament and great chance for all players to win a WTA title.
Check out the top eight seeds for the 2026 Korea Open in the table below.
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jeļena Ostapenko | Latvia |
| 2 | Kimberly Birrell | Australia |
| 3 | Lanlana Tararudee | Thailand |
| 4 | Elena-Gabriela Ruse | Romania |
| 5 | Maya Joint | Australia |
| 6 | Anna Bondár | Hungary |
| 7 | Magda Linette | Poland |
| 8 | Kamilla Rakhimova | Uzbekistan |
Betting on WTA Seoul
All leading bookies will be offering odds on the Korea Open for 2026.
All leading bookies will give punters the chance to bet on every match at WTA Seoul, with most also offering odds on the outright winner of the tournament and even who will emerge from each quarter.
Punters have the chance to bet on various markets at WTA Seoul, including individual H2H match winners, along events within a match - such as total games, games handicaps, set betting, correct set scores and more.
Check out our reviews of each bookmaker to see which one is the best for you.
WTA Seoul Betting Odds
A wide open field, with Americans Katie Volynets and Robin Montegomery the two favourites ahead of top seed Ostapenko.
View the full odds for the leading contenders below.
| Player | Odds |
|---|---|
| Katie Volynets | $7.00 |
| Robin Montgomery | $8.00 |
| Jelena Ostapenko | $8.50 |
| Maya Joint | $9.00 |
| Alina Korneeva | $9.00 |
| Elena-Gabriela Ruse | $13.00 |
| Lanlana Tararudee | $17.00 |
| Kamilla Rakhimova | $19.00 |
| Magda Linette | $19.00 |
| Eva Lys | $19.00 |
| Anna Bondar | $21.00 |
| Sofia Kenin | $21.00 |
| Yue Yuan | $26.00 |
| Emerson Jones | $26.00 |
| Alina Charaeva | $29.00 |
| Kimberly Birrell | $29.00 |
| Anastasia Zakharova | $29.00 |
| Moyuka Uchijima | $29.00 |
| Polina Kudermetova | $34.00 |
| Taylah Preston | $34.00 |
| Mananchaya Sawangkaew | $41.00 |
| Elvina Kalieva | $41.00 |
| Renata Zarazua | $51.00 |
| Himeno Sakatsume | $51.00 |
| Tamara Zidansek | $67.00 |
| Yeonwoo Ku | $81.00 |
| Alevtina Ibragimova | $81.00 |
| Yexin Ma | $101.00 |
| Darya Astakhova | $151.00 |
| Dayeon Back | $201.00 |
| Xinxin Yao | $251.00 |
| Sohyun Park | $251.00 |
Odds from Picklebet. Correct from 21/9/25.
WTA Seoul Live Streaming
Tennis fans have the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Seoul in 2026.
Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers an extensive live streaming service, which broadcasts the WTA Tour all year - including WTA Seoul.
To watch and bet on the Korea Open, simply follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > WTA Seoul
Geo-restrictions apply, you'll need a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours to gain access. 18+ terms and conditions apply.
To use the Live Streaming service you will need to be logged in and have a funded account or to have placed a bet in the last 24 hours. Note, under Australian law, Live Streaming on bet365 is exempt from Parts 3 and 4 of the Broadcasting Services (Online Content Service Provider Rules) 2018.
You can check out the latest live streams from WTA Seoul below.
Previous WTA Seoul Champions
| Year | Champion | Runner-up | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Iga Świątek | Ekaterina Alexandrova | 1–6, 7–6(7–3), 7–5 |
| 2024 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | Daria Kasatkina | 1–6, 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2023 | Jessica Pegula | Yuan Yue | 6–2, 6–3 |
| 2022 | Ekaterina Alexandrova | Jeļena Ostapenko | 7–6(7–4), 6–0 |
| 2021 | Zhu Lin | Kristina Mladenovic | 6–0, 6–4 |
| 2020 | Cancelled (COVID-19 pandemic) | - | - |
| 2019 | Karolína Muchová | Magda Linette | 6–1, 6–1 |
| 2018 | Kiki Bertens | Ajla Tomljanović | 7–6(7–2), 4–6, 6–2 |
| 2017 | Jeļena Ostapenko | Beatriz Haddad Maia | 6–7(5–7), 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2016 | Lara Arruabarrena | Monica Niculescu | 6–0, 2–6, 6–0 |
| 2015 | Irina-Camelia Begu | Aliaksandra Sasnovich | 6–3, 6–1 |
| 2014 | Karolína Plíšková | Varvara Lepchenko | 6–3, 6–7(5–7), 6–2 |
| 2013 | Agnieszka Radwańska | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova | 6–7(6–8), 6–3, 6–4 |
| 2012 | Caroline Wozniacki | Kaia Kanepi | 6–1, 6–0 |
| 2011 | María José Martínez Sánchez | Galina Voskoboeva | 7–6(7–0), 7–6(7–2) |
| 2010 | Alisa Kleybanova | Klára Zakopalová | 6–1, 6–3 |
| 2009 | Kimiko Date-Krumm | Anabel Medina Garrigues | 6–3, 6–3 |
| 2008 | Maria Kirilenko | Samantha Stosur | 2–6, 6–1, 6–4 |
| 2007 | Venus Williams | Maria Kirilenko | 6–3, 1–6, 6–4 |
| 2006 | Eleni Daniilidou | Ai Sugiyama | 6–3, 2–6, 7–6(7–3) |
| 2005 | Nicole Vaidišová | Jelena Janković | 7–5, 6–3 |
| 2004 | Maria Sharapova | Marta Domachowska | 6–1, 6–1 |
Latest WTA Seoul News
You can find all the latest and breaking news from the Korea Open at the official WTA website, including results, live scores, player interviews, statistics, schedule information and more.
WTA Seoul FAQs
- When is WTA Seoul?
The 2026 Korea Open is live between September 21-27.
- Where is WTA Seoul?
The Korea Open is staged at the Seoul Olympic Park Tennis Centre in Seoul, South Korea.
- Who is the defending WTA Seoul champion?
Iga Swiatek is the defending champion after beating Ekaterina Alexandrova 1-6 7-6 7-5 in the 2025 final.
- Can I watch WTA Seoul online?
Yes, online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Seoul, right up to and including the final.
