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Iași, June 17, 2026 – Now in its fifth edition, the UniCredit Iași Open, a WTA 250 tournament, continues to strengthen its position as the most important women's clay-court event not only in Romania, but also in this part of Europe. Between July 12 and 19, the clay courts of the Ciric Sports Complex will become the center of women's tennis. The tournament attracts top names from the professional circuit and provides an excellent platform for the next generation of talent to shine.
The stakes are high both in terms of WTA ranking points and prize money: this year's edition offers a total prize pool of $283,347 and features an extremely competitive main draw.
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Main Draw Entry List
The list of players confirmed so far promises outstanding matches.
- Sorana Cîrstea (ROU) – WTA #18
- Maja Chwalińska (POL) – WTA #21
- Jaqueline Cristian (ROU) – WTA #40
- Oleksandra Oliynykova (UKR) – WTA #51
- Petra Marčinko (CRO) – WTA #52
- Solana Sierra (ARG) – WTA #58
- Panna Udvardy (HUN) – WTA #68
- Anhelina Kalinina (UKR) – WTA #71
- Anna Bondár (HUN) – WTA #74
- Tamara Korpatsch (GER) – WTA #78
- Elsa Jacquemot (FRA) – WTA #82
- Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) – WTA #85
- Sara Sorribes Tormo (ESP) – Special Ranking #85 (SR)
- Simona Waltert (SUI) – WTA #88
- Jil Teichmann (SUI) – Special Ranking #89 (SR)
- Emiliana Arango (COL) – WTA #100
- Elena-Gabriela Ruse (ROU) – WTA #105
- Nadia Podoroska (ARG) – Special Ranking #106 (SR)
- Kaitlin Quevedo (ESP) – WTA #107
- Moyuka Uchijima (JPN) – WTA #109
- Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva (AND) – WTA #111
Top Names Set to Compete in Iași
UniCredit Iași Open WTA 250 is proud to announce the presence of some of the biggest names on the international tour in the main draw:
- Sorana Cîrstea – currently enjoying the final and arguably best season of her career, one of the most important representatives of Romanian tennis in recent years.
- Maja Chwalińska – this year's Roland Garros finalist and one of the most in-form players on the tour.
- Jaqueline Cristian – the tournament's No. 3 seed, enjoying an excellent season with remarkable results on the WTA Tour.
- Irina Begu – the defending champion returns to Iași to defend the title she won at last year's edition.
- Gabriela Ruse – one of Romania's most popular players, known for her aggressive style of play.
- Paula Badosa – former World No. 2 and one of the most spectacular and accomplished players featured in the main draw.
“As Tournament Director, I am delighted to see such a strong player field in Iași, featuring top players from the international circuit as well as some of the biggest names in Romanian tennis. It is a confirmation of the prestige that the UniCredit Iași Open has earned over the past few years. I invite all tennis fans to join us and enjoy world-class sporting entertainment throughout the entire week of competition.”
More Than Tennis
Beyond the on-court action, the UniCredit Iași Open aims to bring the community closer to sport and offer fans a complete experience. The tournament is more than just a competition—it becomes a true experience and the perfect place to spend quality time with the entire family.
The community gathering point will be the Fan Zone, an interactive space open daily until midnight. In addition to activities for visitors of all ages, organizers have prepared a giant screen where fans will be able to watch matches from the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
“We are proud to support the UniCredit Iași Open WTA 250, a tournament that has grown tremendously year after year, earning its place on the international WTA 250 calendar and helping strengthen Romania's presence on the global stage of professional tennis. We are delighted that Romania's top players will compete and put on a great show in Iași, and we cannot wait to support them. Through this partnership, UniCredit Bank aligns itself with high performance and competitive spirit—the very values that this tournament brings to the tennis community in Iași.”
Tickets for the tournament are already on sale and can be purchased online via entertix.ro and iabilet.ro.
Join us at the Ciric Sports Complex for the strongest tennis tournament of the summer in Romania!
Official Communication Channels
For more information about the players, tournament schedule, season passes, and tickets, follow the tournament's official communication channels:
About UniCredit Bank
UniCredit Bank is part of UniCredit Group, a pan-European commercial bank with a unique service offering across Italy, Germany, Austria, and Central and Eastern Europe. In Romania, UniCredit Bank is one of the country's leading universal banks, providing high-quality services and products for all customer segments.
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