Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the San Diego Open Women’s Professional Tennis Tournament! Located just 20 minutes from Coronado at the Barnes Tennis Center, the tournament will showcase six of the world’s top 30 players. Qualifying rounds begin Feb. 24-25, followed by the Main Draw Feb. 26-Mar. 3. With an intimate setting, every seat offers exceptional views of the action-packed matches.
Plan to see top-ranked Americans Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro; former world number ones Caroline Wozniacki and Karolina Pliskova; and Canadian star Leylah Fernandez. Pegula boasts four WTA titles and multiple Grand Slam quarterfinal appearances, while Navarro’s meteoric rise has taken her from 462 in 2020 to 23 in 2024. Wozniacki, with 30 career WTA singles titles, remains a formidable force after her return to the game, and Fernandez, a crowd favorite, made headlines when she and Emma Radacanu made it to the 2021 U.S. Open Finals as teenagers. For the latest player lineup and special events, visit wtasdopen.com.
New this year is an all-day ticket for tennis on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, rather than separate tickets for day and evening sessions. Special events include a Fan Village where fans can get autographs and attend player Q&As, a Celebrity tennis match on Feb. 29, an After Party on Mar. 1, extraordinary VIP experiences, and more.
“We’re trying to (increase) the fan experience,” said Tournament Director Ryan Redondo. “We want to make it feel like a big event. So not just the tennis, but …really showcasing the facility, showcasing San Diego, and the activations that we have.”
See the end of the article for more special events and discount codes, including Monday’s half-price deal for Military Members, Tuesday’s 25% off college student discounts, and a daily 10% discount for Coronado Tennis players and fans.
Excitement from Coronado’s Tennis Community
Coronado locals and tennis teammates shared their excitement about the event. They agreed that the opportunity to watch some of the world’s greatest players within 20 minutes in an up-close and personal setting draws them back to the event year after year.
“How lucky are we to have the some of the best in women’s tennis playing in our own backyard?!” said Coronado tennis player Katie Hart. “Some highlights (from previous years) include witnessing Sofia Kenin in the finals, catching Ons Jabeur warming up on a back court, and Danielle Collins/CoCo Vandeweghe taking it to the doubles finals for Vandeweghe’s last match before retirement.”
“I was really impressed with the tournament last year,” said Coronado team captain Jill Webster. “It was fun to see our local venue transformed for such a big event.”
“Pegula is a favorite of mine and she usually does well in these types of tournaments,” said Coronado tennis player Hayley Monger. “I’m really curious to see how Dayana Yastremska does after making it to the semi-finals of the Australian Open. And I’d obviously love to see (local San Diegan and wildcard qualifier) Katherine Hui go far.”
The Coronadans captured the flavor of the event: great tennis in a transformed venue where fans can sit much closer to the action than just about any other venue in the world.
Okay, readers. Who do you think will go the farthest in the tournament – Jessica Pegula, Caroline Wozniacki, or Leylah Fernandez? Respond to the poll today! Stay tuned for the results after the Tournament Finals.
Special Events Schedule and Discount Codes
Click here for the complete schedule of Special Events and to purchase tickets.
- Every Day. Coronado Tennis players receive a 10% discount on tickets. Use Code Coronado10
- Sat, Feb. 24. Rady Children’s Kids Day. All kids 16 and under are admitted free. No ticket required.
- Mon, Feb. 26. Resmed Military Appreciation Day. Active members of the military and military veterans receive a 50% discount on tickets. Use Code Military50 for military and families. All military members in uniform will receive free admission. A Color Guard Ceremony and a Wounded Warrior Clinic is also scheduled.
- Tues, Feb. 27. College Day. All college students receive a 25% discount on tickets, using Codes SDSU25, UCSD25, USD25, PLNU25, Miracosta25, Miramar25, SW25, SDCC25. College students can also receive a free hot dog at tournament concessions with Student ID.
- Wed, Feb. 28. Rady Children’s Mental Strength / Mindfulness Talk. Don’t miss this special talk with a WTA Player and mindfulness expert Fadel Zeidan. This popular session, taking place before the matches at 12:30 pm, will shed light on being mentally prepared for challenges that come your way in sports and in life.
- Thurs, Feb. 29. Rady Children’s Celebrity Tennis Match. Two-time Grand Slam Doubles Champion Vania King and award-winning broadcaster Steve Weissman, along with two surprise guests, will play a celebrity tennis match at 4:45 pm on Stadium Court.
- Fri, Mar. 1. Women’s Empowerment Night and After Party. Special Women’s Panel on “How Tennis Prepared Me for Success” from 4:30 to 5:15 pm in the Fan Village. The tournament will recognize six outstanding women during a special ceremony on Stadium Court between evening matches. The night concludes with an after party for all fans in the tournament’s Sipwell Lounge. The first 100 party attendees will receive free dessert and a free drink.
Daily Start Times
Day 1 Qualifying – Sat, Feb. 24 – 10 am
Day 2 Qualifying – Sun, Feb. 25 – 11 am
Main Draw Sessions
Mon, Feb. 26, Tues, Feb. 27, and Wed, Feb. 28 – 1 pm
Thurs, Feb. 29 – 11:30 am & 5:30 pm
Fri, Mar. 1 Quarterfinals – 11:30 am & 5:30 pm
Sat, Mar. 2 Semifinals – 1 pm
Doubles Championship – Sun, Mar. 3 – 1:30 pm
Singles Championship – Sun, Mar. 3 – 4 pm
