WTA Washington 2026 Tips, Predictions & Live Streaming
The 2026 WTA Mubdala DC Open is live between July 27 and August 2 in Washington D.C., with several big names looking to capture the 500-level title.
Five top 20 players feature in the 2026 field, led by Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka.
Leylah Fernandez also returns as the defending champion.
The Citi DC Open is staged at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington and offers 500 ranking points to the champion.
Follow this page as our tennis experts provide their best betting tips and predictions for key matches throughout the tournament, along with a guide on how to live stream every match.
WTA Washington Outright Winner Tips
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Odds from Picklebet. Correct from 27/7/26.
WTA Washington Overview
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1969 (WTA event since 2011) |
| Location | Washington, D.C., USA |
| Venue | William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center |
| Category | WTA 500 |
| Surface | Outdoor Hardcourt |
| Draw | 32 Singles; 16 Doubles |
| Prize Money | US$1,637,982 |
| Most Singles Titles | Magdalena Rybarikova (2), Svetlana Kuznetsova (2), Jessica Pegula (2) |
| Reigning Singles Champion | Leylah Fernandez |
WTA Washington 2026 Seeds
World No. 3 and two-time Washington champion Jessica Pegula headlines the draw as the top seed.
Elina Svitolina and Naomi Osaka will also be leading contenders in the American capital.
Diana Shnaider and Anna Kalinskaya round out the top 20 players, while Leyla Fernandez returns as the defending champion.
| Seed | Player | Country |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jessica Pegula | United States |
| 2 | Elina Svitolina | Ukraine |
| 3 | Naomi Osaka | Japan |
| 4 | Diana Shnaider | Russia |
| 5 | Anna Kalinskaya | Russia |
| 6 | Madison Keys | United States |
| 7 | Leylah Fernandez | Canada |
| 8 | Emma Navarro | United States |
Betting on WTA Washington
All leading bookies will be offering odds on the Citi DC Open for 2026.
All leading bookies will give punters the chance to bet on every match at WTA Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington Betting Odds
Pegula, Osaka, Svitolina & Osaka are the leading favourites. Check out the odds below.
| Player | Outright Odds |
|---|---|
| Jessica Pegula | $3.40 |
| Naomi Osaka | $4.50 |
| Elina Svitolina | $6.00 |
| Madison Keys | $8.00 |
| Diana Shnaider | $15.00 |
| Emma Navarro | $15.00 |
| Qinwen Zheng | $15.00 |
| Alexandra Eala | $17.00 |
| Anna Kalinskaya | $23.00 |
| Clara Tauson | $23.00 |
| Anastasia Potapova | $34.00 |
| Liudmila Samsonova | $34.00 |
| Ashlyn Krueger | $34.00 |
| Leylah Annie Fernandez | $34.00 |
| Ann Li | $41.00 |
| Katie Boulter | $41.00 |
| Daria Kasatkina | $41.00 |
| Xinyu Wang | $51.00 |
| Janice Tjen | $67.00 |
| Sofia Kenin | $67.00 |
| Polina Kudermetova | $67.00 |
| Magdalena Frech | $81.00 |
| Elisabetta Cocciaretto | $81.00 |
| Magda Linette | $81.00 |
| Cristina Bucșa | $81.00 |
| Rebecca Šramková | $81.00 |
| Julieta Pareja | $151.00 |
| Venus Williams | $201.00 |
Odds from Picklebet. Correct from 27/7/26.
WTA Washington Live Streaming
Tennis fans have the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Washington in 2026.
Online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers an extensive live streaming service, which broadcasts the WTA Tour all year - including WTA Washington.
To watch and bet on the Mubadala DC Open, simply follow this link: bet365 > Tennis > WTA Washington
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 Washington below.
Previous WTA Washington Champions
| Year | Champion | Score | Runner-up |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leylah Fernandez (Canada) | 6–1, 6–2 | Anna Kalinskaya |
| 2024 | Paula Badosa (Spain) | 6–1, 4–6, 6–4 | Marie Bouzková (Czech Republic) |
| 2023 | Coco Gauff (United States) | 6–2, 6–3 | Maria Sakkari (Greece) |
| 2022 | Liudmila Samsonova | 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 | Kaia Kanepi (Estonia) |
| 2021* | Jessica Pegula (United States) | 4–6, 7–5, [10–8] | Coco Gauff (United States) |
| 2020 | Tournament cancelled | — | — |
| 2019 | Jessica Pegula (United States) | 6–2, 6–2 | Camila Giorgi (Italy) |
| 2018 | Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) (2) | 4–6, 7–6(9–7), 6–2 | Donna Vekić (Croatia) |
| 2017 | Ekaterina Makarova (Russia) | 3–6, 7–6(7–2), 6–0 | Julia Görges (Germany) |
| 2016 | Yanina Wickmayer (Belgium) | 6–4, 6–2 | Lauren Davis (United States) |
| 2015 | Sloane Stephens (United States) | 6–1, 6–2 | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) |
| 2014 | Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) | 6–3, 4–6, 6–4 | Kurumi Nara (Japan) |
| 2013 | Magdaléna Rybáriková (Slovakia) (2) | 6–4, 7–6(7–2) | Andrea Petkovic (Germany) |
| 2012 | Magdaléna Rybáriková (Slovakia) | 6–1, 6–1 | Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (Russia) |
| 2011 | Nadia Petrova (Russia) | 7–5, 6–2 | Shahar Pe'er (Israel) |
Latest WTA Washington News
You can find all the latest and breaking news from the Citi DC Open at the official WTA website, including results, live scores, player interviews, statistics, schedule information and more.
WTA Washington FAQs
When is WTA Washington?
WTA Washington is live between July 27 & August 2.
Where is WTA Washington?
The Citi DC Open is held at the William H.G. FitzGerald Tennis Center in Washington D.C.
Who is the defending WTA Washington champion?
Leylah Fernandez is the defending WTA Washington champion after beating Anna Kalinskaya 6-1 6-2 in the 2025 final.
Can I watch WTA Washington online?
Yes, online bookmaker bet365 offer their customers the chance to watch and bet on every match at WTA Washington, right up to and including the final.
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