By Tennis today, Monday, September 21, 2026, marks the beginning of a new week on the professional tours, with the focus moving toward the Asian swing following the US Open. The WTA calendar is particularly busy, with tournaments beginning in Singapore and Seoul, while players across the tours prepare for the next major stretch of the season.
Iva Jovic starts the week in the spotlight
One of the biggest stories heading into today is the remarkable rise of American teenager Iva Jovic. The 18-year-old has just successfully defended her Guadalajara Open title, defeating fellow American Peyton Stearns 6-4, 6-2 in Saturday’s final. Jovic did not lose a set throughout the tournament and did not face a break point in the championship match.
The Guadalajara victory is particularly significant because it doubles Jovic’s career WTA Tour title tally. She is currently ranked No. 16 in the world, according to the latest player information, and her performances during 2026 have included runs to the fourth round at both Wimbledon and the US Open. Her recent form makes her one of the players attracting considerable attention as the Asian swing begins.
Singapore Tennis Open begins
The Singapore Tennis Open is one of the major events getting underway today. The WTA 500 tournament runs from September 21 through September 27 and features several prominent players. Mirra Andreeva is the top seed, while Amanda Anisimova, Alexandra Eala and Elise Mertens are also among the leading names in the draw.
Several first-round matches are scheduled, including Maria Sakkari against Linda Fruhvirtova. The tournament provides an important opportunity for players to collect ranking points and build momentum during the final part of the 2026 season.
Korea Open in Seoul
The Korea Open also begins its main draw in Seoul today. The WTA 250 event runs from September 21 to September 27 and features a broad field competing on hard courts. The opening-round schedule includes matches involving Jelena Ostapenko, Sofia Kenin, Renata Zarazua, Anna Bondar, Polina Kudermetova and Kamilla Rakhimova.
For fans following the tournament, today’s schedule offers an early look at which players are adapting quickly to the Asian hard-court conditions. The tournament will also provide ranking opportunities before the larger events later in the Asian swing.
What comes next on the ATP Tour?
The men’s tour is also moving toward Asia. ATP Challenger events are being played this week, while the ATP 250 tournaments in Chengdu and Hangzhou are scheduled to begin on September 23. The Laver Cup in London follows from September 25 to 27, creating another major event for tennis fans later this week.
The upcoming schedule means the next several days should bring a mixture of WTA action, ATP tournaments and team competition. The China Open and Shanghai Masters will then become major attractions in the following weeks.
The bigger picture
With the US Open now completed, the 2026 tennis season has entered its late-stage phase. Players are balancing the pursuit of ranking points with the demands of frequent travel and changing playing conditions. The Asian swing traditionally provides a significant part of the final-season calendar, and this year’s schedule again places several tournaments across Singapore, South Korea and China.
For tennis fans, tennis today is therefore about more than a single headline match. The start of the Singapore and Seoul tournaments creates fresh storylines, while players such as Jovic arrive with strong recent momentum. The next few weeks should also clarify which players are positioning themselves strongly for the final tournaments of the season.
Today’s schedules can change because of weather, court conditions and match duration, so live scores and official tournament schedules should be checked close to match time.
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