Armenia’s Alina Charaeva, who beat world number one Elena Rybakina at the China Open earlier this month, headlines a field of rising stars at the Wrexham Open, the UK’s largest indoor tennis event, which returns this week.
The 24-year-old also beat 2024 Wrexham Open winner Sonay Kartal at the China Open.
Xu will not defend her titles
The home crowd in Wrexham saw a Welsh winner in both the singles and doubles events in 2025, when Mimi Xu claimed both titles, partnering Ella McDonald in the doubles.
Xu will not defend her titles. She has opted to compete at the W75 Saguenay tournament in Canada instead.
Who is competing
Several British players are seeking success in Wrexham this year, including Alicia Dudeney, Hannah Klugman and Junior Nationals champion Daniella Britton.
The international contingent includes Greet Minnen and former top 50 players Lucia Bronzetti, Linda Fruhvirtova, Rebecca Sramkova and Claral Burel.
The W100 ITF World Tennis Tour event runs from 18-25 October. It is set to be the UK’s biggest women’s tournament outside 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)