The Upper Austria Ladies Linz Open 2026 WTA tournament centre provides live scores, match results, draws, schedules, and daily updates from Austria. Follow every round from qualifying to the final as the world’s top players compete in Linz, the capital of Upper Austria and third-largest city in Austria.
As last updated on April 12, following Mirra Andreeva’s title win on Sunday.
The tournament WTA Evolution:
- 2024: Upgraded to WTA 500
- 2021: Reclassified as WTA 250
- 2009: Became WTA International
1998: Promoted to Tier II - 1993: Upgraded to Tier III
- 1991: Moved to Linz, became WTA Tier V
- 1987: Organized in Wels (near Linz)
Linz Open 2026 Navigation Guide
- Linz Open 2026 WTA Draw & Bracket
- Linz Open 2026 Qualifying Results
- Linz Open 2026 Women’s Singles 1st Round Results
- Linz Open 2026 Women’s Singles Round of 16 Results
- Linz Open 2026 Quarterfinal Results
- Linz Open 2026 Semifinal Results
- Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2026 Final
- All Our Linz Open WTA Coverage
- Previous Linz Open Results
- About the Linz Open 2026
Linz Open 2026 WTA Draw & Bracket
The Linz Open 2026 WTA draw features various top players in the world competing across 5 rounds.
The following four players receive first-round byes in the WTA Linz Open 2026 main draw, automatically advancing to the second round:
- Alexandrova, Ekaterina
- Andreeva, Mirra
- Ostapenko, Jelena
- Samsonova, Liudmila
View the full original tournament bracket below.
Mirra Andreeva BYE
Sloane Stephens (Usa) (WC) vs. Tatjana Maria (Ger)
Alycia Parks (Usa) vs. Dalma Galfi (Hun)
Sinja Kraus (Aut) vs. Sorana Cirstea (Rom)
Jelena Ostapenko BYE
Julia Grabher (Aut) vs. Alexandra Eala (Phi)
Katie Boulter (Gbr) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Rom)
Dayana Yastremska (Ukr) vs. Ann Li (Usa)
Jaqueline Cristiane (Rom) vs. (Q)
Anastasia Potapova (Aut) vs. Shuai Zhang (Chn)
Paula Badosa (Esp) vs. Lilli Tagger (Aut)
Liudmila Samsonova BYE
Kalinina A. (Ukr) (LL) vs. Panna Udvardy (Hun)
Volynets K. (Usa) (Q) vs. Vekic D. (Cro) (Q)
Karolina Pliskova (Cze) vs. (Q)
Ekaterina Alexandrova BYE
(all results further below)
Linz Open 2026 Qualifying Results
Qualifying Semi-finals
April 5
Timofeeva M. (Uzb) – Charaeva A. (Wrl) 1-6 6-3 6-3
Volynets K. (Usa) – Dodin O. (Fra) 6-4 6-0
Korpatsch T. (Ger) – Niemeier J. (Ger) 6-3 6-2
Brengle M. (Usa) – Salkova D. (Cze) 2-6 2-6
Monnet C. (Fra) – Vekic D. (Cro) 2-6 4-6
Jimenez Kasintseva V. (And) – Shymanovich I. (Wrl) 5-7 3-6
Friedsam A-L. (Ger) – Kalinina A. (Ukr) 4-6 4-6
Sasnovich A. (Wrl) – Fruhvirtova L. (Cze) 6-0 6-1
Qualifying Finals
April 6
Korpatsch T. (Ger) vs. Timofeeva M. (Uzb) 6-3 6-4
Volynets K. (Usa) vs. Salkova D. (Cze) 3-6 6-2 6-4
Sasnovich A. (Wrl) vs. Kalinina A. (Ukr) 6-3 6-2
Shymanovich I. (Wrl) vs. Vekic D. (Cro) 6-4 6-7(4) 4-6
Linz Open 2026 Women’s Singles 1st Round Results
April 7-8
Byes this round: Mirra Andreeva, Liudmila Samsonova, Jelena Ostapenko, and Ekaterina Alexandrova.
Andreeva Quarter
Mirra Andreeva BYE
Sloane Stephens (Usa) (WC) vs. Tatjana Maria (Ger) 1-6 7-6(5) 6-4
Alycia Parks (Usa) vs.Dalma Galfi (Hun) 3-6 3-6
Sinja Kraus (Aut) vs. Sorana Cirstea (Rom) 3-6 3-6
Ostapenko Quarter
Jelena Ostapenko BYE
Julia Grabher (Aut) vs. Alexandra Eala (Phi) 4-6 3-6
Katie Boulter (Gbr) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Rom) 6-7(3) 6-7(2)
Dayana Yastremska (Ukr) vs. Ann Li (Usa) 7-5 4-6 6-3
Samsonova Quarter
Jaqueline Cristiane (Rom) vs. Korpatsch T. (Ger) (Q) 6-4 1-6 4-6
Anastasia Potapova (Aut) vs. Shuai Zhang (Chn) 6-4 6-4
Paula Badosa (Esp) vs. Lilli Tagger (Aut) 4-6 6-7(5)
Liudmila Samsonova BYE
Alexandrova Quarter
Kalinina A. (Ukr) (LL) vs. Panna Udvardy (Hun) 5-7 6-1 6-0
Volynets K. (Usa) (Q) vs. Vekic D. (Cro) (Q) 3-6 6-3 4-6
Karolina Pliskova (Cze) vs. Sasnovich A. (Wrl) (Q) 6-4 6-4
Ekaterina Alexandrova BYE
Linz Open 2026 Women’s Singles Round of 16 Results
April 8-9
Andreeva Quarter
Mirra Andreeva (Wrl) vs. Sloane Stephens (Usa) (WC) 6-4 6-2
Dalma Galfi (Hun) retired vs. Sorana Cirstea (Rom)
Ostapenko Quarter
Jelena Ostapenko (Lat) vs. Alexandra Eala (Phi) 6-4 7-5
Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Rom) vs. Dayana Yastremska (Ukr) 4-6 6-4 6-4
Samsonova Quarter
Korpatsch T. (Ger) (Q) vs. Anastasia Potapova (Aut) 2-6 1-6
Lilli Tagger (Aut) vs. Liudmila Samsonova (Wrl) 6-2 7-6 (13-11)
Alexandrova Quarter
Kalinina A. (Ukr) (LL) vs. Vekic D. (Cro) (Q) walkover
Karolina Pliskova (Cze) vs. Ekaterina Alexandrova (Wrl) 6-1 6-3
Linz Open 2026 Quarterfinal Results
April 10
Mirra Andreeva (Wrl) vs. Sorana Cirstea (Rom) 7-6(4) 4-6 6-2
Mirra Andreeva vs Sorana Cirstea – Match Stats
| Statistic | Mirra Andreeva | Sorana Cirstea |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.11 | 0.90 |
| Winners | 35 | 40 |
| Unforced Errors | 34 | 50 |
| Serve Rating | 251 | 237 |
| Aces | 5 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% (58/96) | 62% (58/94) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 69% (40/58) | 72% (42/58) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 53% (19/36) | 36% (13/36) |
| Break Points Saved | 56% (5/9) | 29% (2/7) |
| Service Games | 73% (11/15) | 67% (10/15) |
| Ace % | 5.2% | 2.1% |
| Double Fault % | 4.2% | 1.1% |
| Return Rating | 196 | 149 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 28% (16/58) | 31% (18/58) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 64% (23/36) | 47% (17/36) |
| Break Points Won | 71% (5/7) | 44% (4/9) |
| Return Games | 33% (5/15) | 27% (4/15) |
| Pressure Points | 63% (10/16) | 38% (6/16) |
| Service Points | 63% (60/96) | 59% (55/94) |
| Return Points | 41% (39/94) | 38% (36/96) |
| Total Points | 52% (99/190) | 48% (91/190) |
| Match Duration | 2h17m | |
Jelena Ostapenko (Lat) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Rom) 6-4 4-6 1-6
Jelena Ostapenko vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse – Match Stats
| Statistic | Jelena Ostapenko | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 0.94 | 1.06 |
| Winners | 49 | 32 |
| Unforced Errors | 27 | 12 |
| Serve Rating | 182 | 222 |
| Aces | 4 | 9 |
| Double Faults | 11 | 3 |
| 1st Serve % | 57% (56/99) | 54% (42/78) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 61% (34/56) | 62% (26/42) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 35% (15/43) | 42% (15/36) |
| Break Points Saved | 56% (10/18) | 29% (2/7) |
| Service Games | 43% (6/14) | 62% (8/13) |
| Ace % | 4% | 11.5% |
| Double Fault % | 11.1% | 3.8% |
| Return Rating | 205 | 205 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 38% (16/42) | 39% (22/56) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 58% (21/36) | 65% (28/43) |
| Break Points Won | 71% (5/7) | 44% (8/18) |
| Return Games | 38% (5/13) | 57% (8/14) |
| Pressure Points | 60% (15/25) | 40% (10/25) |
| Service Points | 49% (49/99) | 53% (41/78) |
| Return Points | 47% (37/78) | 51% (50/99) |
| Total Points | 49% (86/177) | 51% (91/177) |
| Match Duration | 2h21m | |
Anastasia Potapova (Aut) vs. Lilli Tagger (Aut) 7-6(7) 6-0
Anastasia Potapova vs Julia Grabher Tagger – Match Stats
| Statistic | Anastasia Potapova | Julia Grabher Tagger |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.46 | 0.69 |
| Winners | 26 | 12 |
| Unforced Errors | 22 | 24 |
| Serve Rating | 280 | 221 |
| Aces | 3 | 1 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 58% (36/62) | 71% (40/56) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 78% (28/36) | 63% (25/40) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 58% (15/26) | 33% (5/15) |
| Break Points Saved | 80% (4/5) | 43% (3/7) |
| Service Games | 89% (8/9) | 56% (5/9) |
| Ace % | 4.8% | 1.8% |
| Double Fault % | 3.2% | 1.8% |
| Return Rating | 206 | 95 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 38% (15/40) | 22% (8/36) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 67% (10/15) | 42% (11/26) |
| Break Points Won | 57% (4/7) | 20% (1/5) |
| Return Games | 44% (4/9) | 11% (1/9) |
| Pressure Points | 67% (8/12) | 33% (4/12) |
| Service Points | 69% (43/62) | 55% (31/56) |
| Return Points | 45% (25/56) | 31% (19/62) |
| Total Points | 58% (68/118) | 42% (50/118) |
| Match Duration | 1h35m | |
Vekic D. (Cro) (Q) vs. Karolina Pliskova (Cze) 7-5 6-4
Donna Vekic vs Karolina Pliskova – Match Stats
| Statistic | Donna Vekic | Karolina Pliskova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.40 | 0.71 |
| Winners | 24 | 21 |
| Unforced Errors | 9 | 19 |
| Serve Rating | 279 | 246 |
| Aces | 2 | 4 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 63% (39/62) | 64% (38/59) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 79% (31/39) | 68% (26/38) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 57% (13/23) | 43% (9/21) |
| Break Points Saved | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Service Games | 91% (10/11) | 73% (8/11) |
| Ace % | 3.2% | 6.8% |
| Double Fault % | 6.5% | 3.4% |
| Return Rating | 191 | 98 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 32% (12/38) | 21% (8/39) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 57% (12/21) | 43% (10/23) |
| Break Points Won | 75% (3/4) | 25% (1/4) |
| Return Games | 27% (3/11) | 9% (1/11) |
| Pressure Points | 75% (6/8) | 25% (2/8) |
| Service Points | 71% (44/62) | 59% (35/59) |
| Return Points | 41% (24/59) | 29% (18/62) |
| Total Points | 56% (68/121) | 44% (53/121) |
| Match Duration | 1h27m | |
Linz Open 2026 Semifinal Results
April 11 – 15:30 local time
Mirra Andreeva (Wrl) vs. Elena-Gabriela Ruse (Rom) 6-4 6-1
Mirra Andreeva vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse – Match Stats
| Statistic | Mirra Andreeva | Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.43 | 0.70 |
| Winners | 15 | 18 |
| Unforced Errors | 16 | 28 |
| Serve Rating | 261 | 169 |
| Aces | 3 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 6 |
| 1st Serve % | 67% (37/55) | 52% (34/66) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 65% (24/37) | 47% (16/34) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 55% (11/20) | 41% (14/34) |
| Break Points Saved | 33% (1/3) | 58% (7/12) |
| Service Games | 78% (7/9) | 38% (3/8) |
| Ace % | 5.5% | 4.5% |
| Double Fault % | 3.6% | 9.1% |
| Return Rating | 217 | 169 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 53% (18/34) | 35% (13/37) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 59% (20/34) | 45% (9/20) |
| Break Points Won | 42% (5/12) | 67% (2/3) |
| Return Games | 63% (5/8) | 22% (2/9) |
| Pressure Points | 40% (6/15) | 60% (9/15) |
| Service Points | 62% (34/55) | 45% (30/66) |
| Return Points | 55% (36/66) | 38% (21/55) |
| Total Points | 58% (70/121) | 42% (51/121) |
| Match Duration | 1h31m | |
Anastasia Potapova (Aut) vs. Vekic D. (Cro) (Q) 6-4 6-2
Anastasia Potapova vs Donna Vekic – Match Stats
| Statistic | Anastasia Potapova | Donna Vekic |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.44 | 0.70 |
| Winners | 26 | 22 |
| Unforced Errors | 19 | 30 |
| Serve Rating | 281 | 207 |
| Aces | 6 | 2 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 4 |
| 1st Serve % | 63% (40/63) | 63% (30/48) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 75% (30/40) | 63% (19/30) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 54% (14/26) | 33% (6/18) |
| Break Points Saved | 86% (6/7) | 50% (4/8) |
| Service Games | 89% (8/9) | 56% (5/9) |
| Ace % | 9.5% | 4.2% |
| Double Fault % | 3.2% | 8.3% |
| Return Rating | 198 | 96 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 37% (11/30) | 25% (10/40) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 67% (12/18) | 46% (12/26) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (4/8) | 14% (1/7) |
| Return Games | 44% (4/9) | 11% (1/9) |
| Pressure Points | 67% (10/15) | 33% (5/15) |
| Service Points | 67% (42/63) | 52% (25/48) |
| Return Points | 48% (23/48) | 33% (21/63) |
| Total Points | 59% (65/111) | 41% (46/111) |
| Match Duration | 1h19m | |
Upper Austria Ladies Linz 2026 Final
Mirra Andreeva (Wrl) vs. Anastasia Potapova (Aut) 1-6 6-4 6-3
Mirra Andreeva vs Anastasia Potapova – Match Stats
| Statistic | Mirra Andreeva | Anastasia Potapova |
|---|---|---|
| Dominance Ratio | 1.05 | 0.95 |
| Winners | 38 | 30 |
| Unforced Errors | 35 | 42 |
| Serve Rating | 229 | 230 |
| Aces | 4 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 4 | 1 |
| 1st Serve % | 64% (47/74) | 58% (57/98) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 68% (32/47) | 68% (39/57) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 41% (11/27) | 39% (16/41) |
| Break Points Saved | 0% (0/5) | 58% (7/12) |
| Service Games | 62% (8/13) | 62% (8/13) |
| Ace % | 5.4% | 5.1% |
| Double Fault % | 5.4% | 1% |
| Return Rating | 173 | 229 |
| 1st Return Points Won | 32% (18/57) | 32% (15/47) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 61% (25/41) | 59% (16/27) |
| Break Points Won | 42% (5/12) | 100% (5/5) |
| Return Games | 38% (5/13) | 38% (5/13) |
| Pressure Points | 29% (5/17) | 71% (12/17) |
| Service Points | 58% (43/74) | 56% (55/98) |
| Return Points | 44% (43/98) | 42% (31/74) |
| Total Points | 50% (86/172) | 50% (86/172) |
| Max Points In A Row | 7 | 7 |
| Total Games | 50% (13/26) | 50% (13/26) |
| Match Duration | 1h54m | |
When Will the WTA Linz Open Final Be Played? Global Start Times Revealed
Sunday April 12
- Los Angeles, San Francisco, Vancouver — 5:00
- Miami, New York, Toronto — 8:00
- Buenos Aires, São Paulo — 9:00
- Dublin, London — 13:00
- Linz (Austria) — 14:00 (local time)
- Amsterdam, Berlin — 14:00, Brussels, Madrid, Paris, Prague, Stockholm
- Athens, Bucharest, Helsinki, Kyiv, Moscow — 15:00
- New Delhi — 17:30
- Beijing, Manila, Singapore — 20:00
- Melbourne, Sydney — 23:00
All Our Linz Open WTA Coverage
- Linz Open withdrawals
– Emma Raducanu
– Emma Navarro (replaced last minute by Mirra Andreeva)
– Sara Bejlek (replaced by Kalinina) - daily recap articles
- match reports
– Jelena Ostapenko vs Alexandra Eala
– Mirra Andreeva vs Elena-Gabriela Ruse
– Final: Mirra Andreeva vs Anastasia Potapova - player stories
– Lilli Tagger (portrait story)
– Mirra Andreeva: pre-tournament interview
Previous Linz Open Results
Looking for last year’s results? See the full Linz Open 2025 WTA results, including the final, match scores, and draw progression from the tournament at Design Center Linz.
About the Linz Open 2026
The Upper Austria Linz Open is one of the premier WTA 500 tournaments on the tennis calendar. Held each year in Linz, Upper Austria, the event brings together some of the world’s top players for one of the most prestigious stops on the indoor-clay tour. Several players consider it as one of the best on tour in terms of hospitality. That’s no surprise as the Austrians know a thing or two about hospitality.