wta 500
Hana Bank Korea Open
14 Sep To  21 Sep
Location Seoul South Korea
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Beatriz Haddad Maia, Daria Kasatkina double up to reach final in Seoul
Hana Bank Korea Open

Beatriz Haddad Maia, Daria Kasatkina double up to reach final in Seoul

After rain washed out Friday's slate of play, both players won twice on Saturday to reach the championship match.

By Baseline Staff Sep 21, 2024
Daria Kasatkina is making the most of Seoul, on and off the court
Lifestyle

Daria Kasatkina is making the most of Seoul, on and off the court

In her first visit to South Korea, the Hana Bank Korea Open's top seed crammed in a lot of off-court activities before her tournament got underway on Thursday.

By Baseline Staff Sep 19, 2024
Winning Seoul was a 'goal' in mom's honor, Jessica Pegula says
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Winning Seoul was a 'goal' in mom's honor, Jessica Pegula says

The world No. 4's mother, Kim, was born in South Korea, and returned to the orphanage she grew up in when Pegula first played the event in 2019.

By Baseline Staff Oct 16, 2023
Jessica Pegula beats first-time finalist Yuan Yue to win in Seoul; Leylah Fernandez wins in Hong Kong
Hana Bank Korea Open

Jessica Pegula beats first-time finalist Yuan Yue to win in Seoul; Leylah Fernandez wins in Hong Kong

Pegula called the chance to win a trophy in her mother Kim's homeland "really special."

By Associated Press Oct 15, 2023
Jessica Pegula pokes fun at Seoul wardrobe malfunction
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Jessica Pegula pokes fun at Seoul wardrobe malfunction

The No. 1 seed was serving a look at the Seoul players' party, but not the one she intended.

By Baseline Staff Oct 13, 2023
Jessica Pegula returns to South Korea, a home away from home, before looking to right wrongs at WTA Finals
Hana Bank Korea Open

Jessica Pegula returns to South Korea, a home away from home, before looking to right wrongs at WTA Finals

“It has always inspired me in everything that I do,” said the American of her first visit to Seoul, when she visited her mother’s orphanage.

By Ed McGrogan Oct 10, 2023