Player Upsets

Emma Navarro, Iva Jovic, and Ann Li, three prominent American players, suffered unexpected second-round defeats on February 26, 2026, in the lead-up to the Sunshine Swing. These upsets occurred at the WTA 500 Merida Open Akron in Mexico and the WTA 250 ATX Open in Austin, Texas. The losses highlight challenges for the Americans ahead of major tournaments at Indian Wells and Miami.