wta 500
Merida Open Akron
23 Feb To  02 Mar
Location Merida Mexico
Surface Hardcourt outdoor
Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro got up after early-season stumbles to win their first titles of 2025
Weekend Winners

Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro got up after early-season stumbles to win their first titles of 2025

With the big U.S. events around the corner, the cast of American women contenders grew larger.

By Steve Tignor Mar 03, 2025
Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro march toward weekend hardware in Austin and Merida
ATX Open

Jessica Pegula, Emma Navarro march toward weekend hardware in Austin and Merida

McCartney Kessler has too, with all three booking semifinal spots at their respective events.

By TENNIS.com Mar 01, 2025
Appendix surgery delays Bianca Andreescu comeback
Merida Open Akron

Appendix surgery delays Bianca Andreescu comeback

The 2019 US Open champion, who was last on court in Tokyo last fall, had planned to kick off her 2025 season in Mérida, Mexico.

By David Kane Feb 06, 2025
"What a surprise": Camila Giorgi triumphs in Merida for first WTA title since August 2021
Merida Open Akron

"What a surprise": Camila Giorgi triumphs in Merida for first WTA title since August 2021

The Italian won the final six games of Sunday's final to defeat qualifier Rebecca Peterson, 7-6 (3), 1-6, 6-2.

By TENNIS.com Feb 27, 2023
"Wow": Camila Giorgi double bagels Sloane Stephens in Merida Open quarterfinals
Merida Open Akron

"Wow": Camila Giorgi double bagels Sloane Stephens in Merida Open quarterfinals

The 6-0, 6-0 scoreline was a first-time experience for both players at the WTA Tour level.

By TENNIS.com Feb 25, 2023
Swiatek vs. Sabalenka in Dubai? Alcaraz begins defending his 2022 turf; can he repeat in Rio?
Week In Preview

Swiatek vs. Sabalenka in Dubai? Alcaraz begins defending his 2022 turf; can he repeat in Rio?

February’s many mini-swings continue; we break down this week's five tournaments.

By Steve Tignor Feb 20, 2023