Some of the biggest rising stars in women’s tennis head to the Wrexham Open this week, as the UK’s largest indoor tennis event returns in search of a new champion.
Among them is Armenia’s Alina Charaeva, who made headlines by beating world number one Elena Rybakina at the China Open earlier this month. The 24-year-old also beat 2024 Wrexham Open winner Sonay Kartal at the same tournament.
Xu will not defend her titles
The home crowd in Wrexham enjoyed a Welsh winner in both the singles and doubles events in 2025, when Wales’ Mimi Xu claimed both titles, partnering Ella McDonald in the doubles. Xu will not defend them, opting instead to compete at the W75 Saguenay tournament in Canada.
British and international contenders
This year, Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Junior Nationals champion Daniella Britton are among the British players seeking success in Wrexham.
Greet Minnen and former top 50 players Lucia Bronzetti, Linda Fruhvirtova, Rebecca Sramkova and Clara Burel are just some of the international players competing.
The W100 ITF World Tennis Tour event runs from 18 to 25 October. It is set to be the UK’s biggest women’s tournament outside of the grass-court season this year.
Wrexham Open schedule
Tuesday 20 October: First round singles and doubles
Wednesday 21 October: First round singles and doubles
Thursday 22 October: Second round singles and doubles quarter-finals
Friday 23 October: Singles quarter-finals and doubles semi-finals
Saturday 24 October: Singles semi-finals and doubles final
Sunday 25 October: Singles final
Previous winners
2022: Marketa Vondrousova (CZE)
2023: Viktorija Golubic (SWI)
2024: Sonay Kartal (GBR)
2025: Mimi Xu (GBR)