Jasmine Paolini

Jasmine Paolini of Italy takes the top seed at the WTA 500 Merida Open Akron 2026 after accepting a wildcard entry. The tournament at Yucatan Country Club in Merida, Mexico, features defending champion Emma Navarro as the No. 2 seed seeking to rebound from a slow start to the season. Key first-round matchups include Britain's Katie Boulter against Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.