The 32nd edition of the Upper Austria Ladies Linz, also commonly known as WTA Linz Open, will officially return to the calendar much earlier than anticipated. Due to scheduling issues, the event was not played in 2022, and has since been moved from its customary dates (at the start of November) and will run from February 6 to 12, 2023. On that note let us take an in-depth look at all details of the event.
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Where will the 2023 WTA Linz Open be played?
The 2023 WTA Linz Open will take place in Linz, which is the capital of Upper Austria and the third-largest city in Austria. It will run from February 6 until February 12, 2023, when the women’s singles final will be held.
The event is set to be staged TipsArena which can hold a capacity crowd of 6,000 fans.
The WTA Linz Open is played on indoor hard courts and is part of the WTA 250 series. Details of the venue and directions to get there can be found here.
What’s the 2023 WTA Linz Open Schedule?
The WTA Linz Open will kick off with qualifying on Sunday, February 5, 2023, with 24 players competing in two rounds, vying for six main draw spots.
On Monday, February 6, the second round of qualifying will be completed. Main draw action will also commence on the same day with a few first-round matches.
The full schedule of the WTA Linz Open is as below:
- Qualifying: February 5 -6, 2023
- Round 1: February 6 – 8, 2023
- Round 2: February 8 – 9, 2023
- Quarterfinals: February 10, 2023
- Semifinals: February 11, 2023
- Final: February 12, 2023
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Who is Playing at the 2023 WTA Linz Open?
The 2023 WTA Lin Open will feature a 32-woman field, featuring nine players ranked inside the world’s top 50. The top seed at the tournament is Greece’s Maria Sakkari who is making her debut in Austria.
Defending champion Alison Riske-Amritraj will not be returning to Austria unless she accepts a late wild card.
Two former champions are in the draw namely Camila Giorgi and Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (wild card entrant).
Six players will join from qualifying, while one player will receive a special exemption entry.
Here is the confirmed player list of the 2023 WTA Linz Open so far:
Please note that the below entry list is subject to change as a result of withdrawals due to injuries or undisclosed reasons.
- Maria Sakkari
- Ekaterina Alexandrova
- Irina-Camelia Begu
- Anhelina Kalinina
- Donna Vekic
- Petra Martic
- Bernarda Pera
- Anastasia Potapova
- Katerina Siniakova
- Linda Noskova
- Lucia Bronzetti
- Anna Blinkova
- Jasmine Paolini
- Danka Kovinic
- Camila Giorgi
- Jule Niemeier
- Alison Van Uytvanck
- Tamara Korpatsch
- Madison Brengle
- Jaqueline Cristian (PR)
- Patricia Maria Tig (PR)
- Julia Grabher (WC)
- Sofia Kenin (WC)
- Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova (WC)
WTA Linz Open 2023 Prize Money
The total financial commitment including prize money for the 2023 WTA Linz Open is $259,303. This represents an estimated 10% increment from the total prize of $235,238 in 2021.
The breakdown of this year’s prize money has not yet been confirmed.
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How to Watch the 2023 WTA Linz Open?
If you are looking to watch the 2023 WTA Linz Open on television, live stream, or on-demand, you can do so in the following ways:
For the International audience, the 2023 WTA Linz Open matches can be streamed live or on-demand on WTATv.com at a monthly subscription fee of $9.99.
In the USA, Tennis Channel Plus will broadcast the Linz Open at an annual subscription cost of $109.99. While in the UK matches can be streamed on Amazon Prime Video.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Supersport TV will have broadcast rights for all WTA matches in 2023, while in the MENA region, the WTA Linz Open is accessible on BeIN Sports.
Austria: Tennis Channel
France: BeIN Sport
Latina America: ESPN
Spain: TVE
Australia: BeIN Sport
Canada: TVA, DAZN
Japan: DAZN
Malaysia & Brunei: Astro
Italy: Super Tennis
For a full list of all broadcast partners, please visit the WTA’s official website here.
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Our 2023 WTA Linz Open Predictions & Picks
It’s been over a year now since Maria Sakkari made her Top 10 debut. However, the Greek star hasn’t been able to add to the lone WTA title she won in Rabat in 2019.
Sakkari will be the overwhelming favorite to walk away with the title in Linz but has suffered two demoralizing defeats this year, at the United Cup and Australian Open respectively.
Donna Vekic has found her groove and is playing at a higher level right now and I expect big things from the Croat in 2023. The indoor conditions should suit Vekic’s style of play.
Another player who could excel under the roof is Ekaterina Alexandrova. The Russian has won over 100 matches on indoor hard courts at pro level and should come in with high expectations.
- Outright Winner Tip: Ekaterina Alexandrova: (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
- Outright Winner Dark Horse Tip: Donna Vekic: (Click Here to Bet with bet365)
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How to Buy 2023 WTA Linz Open Tickets?
Please note that tickets can only be purchased on the tournament’s official website here. The tickets are categorized into two namely, the day and evening sessions. Discounts apply to children, people with disability, and students.
The tournament will be running a family day special on Sunday, February 5, with free entry for everyone.
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