Emma Raducanu, Mccartney Kessler, Iva Jovic, Ann Li are the top seeds of the WTA draw in Hobart. The defending champion is Mccartney Kessler who conquered the last edition after defeating Elise Mertens 6-4 3-6 6-0 in the final. The winner will receive $37,390 in prize money while the runner-up will pocket $22,125.
This is the overall prize money.
| Winner | $ 37,390 |
| Final | $ 22,125 |
| 1/2 | $ 12,331 |
| 1/4 | $ 7,025 |
| R2 | $ 4,285 |
| R1 | $ 3,065 |
HIGHLIGHTS. This is what happened in the final last year
Emma Raducanu in 2026
Ranked no.29, Emma played her last match on the 5th of January when she was overcome by world no.51 Maria Sakkari 6-3 3-6 6-1 in the round robin in Australia (draw).
This season Emma achieved a composed 0-1 win-loss record.
Emma Raducanu will take on the world no.76 Camila Osorio in the 1st round. Their actual head to head record is 1-0 for Raducanu.
Mccartney Kessler in 2026
Ranked no.31, Kessler played her last match on the 6th of January when she surrendered to world no.7 Madison Keys 6-4 6-3 in the 2nd round in Brisbane (draw).
Currently, during this year the American has a 1-1 win-loss record.
Mccartney Kessler will face the world no.67 Olga Danilovic in the 1st round. In the past, they have never played each other till now in top tournaments.
Iva Jovic in 2026
Currently ranked no.35, Iva played her last match on the 10th of January when she surrendered to world no.13 Elina Svitolina 7-6(5) 6-2 in the semifinal in Auckland (draw).
This season the American achieved a compiled 3-1 match record. Iva Jovic’s latest run in Auckland was the best achievement of her season.
Iva Jovic will fight against the world no.54 Janice Tjen in the 1st round. In the past, they have never played each other until now in top tournaments.
Ann Li in 2026
Ranked no.37, Ann played her last match on the 5th of January when she capitulated to world no.204 Olivia Gadecki 6-4 6-4 in the 1st round in Brisbane (draw).
This season Ann owns an overall 0-1 record.
