San Diego 2024: Dates, draws, prize money and everything you need to know

The Hologic WTA Tour returns to the United States next week for the conclusion of the spring hard-court season, as the tour goes coast-to-coast over the next five weeks. Next week, the Cymbiotika San Diego Open will enjoy its new spot in the spring calendar to host a WTA 500-level tournament at the Barnes Tennis Center.

Here's what you need to know about San Diego:

When does the tournament start?

The Cymbiotika San Diego Open is played on outdoor hard court using Wilson US Open Regular Duty balls. The tournament features a 28-player singles field and 16-team doubles field. The top four seeds receive byes. 

Main-draw play begins on Monday, Feb. 26.

The time zone in San Diego is Pacific Standard Time (GMT -8).

When are the finals?

Both singles and doubles finals will be played on Sunday, March 3. The doubles final will kick off Championship Sunday at 1:30 p.m., followed by the singles final at 4:00 p.m.

Who is the defending champion? 

Barbora Krecjikova swept the titles in San Diego last fall. She captured her seventh career title after defeating Sofia Kenin

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The Czech will not return to San Diego to defend her title. 

Who is playing?

World No.5 Jessica Pegula

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Former No.1 Caroline Wozniacki

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Top 8 seeds:

1. Jessica Pegula

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2. Beatriz Haddad Maia

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3. Emma Navarro

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4. Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova

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5. Dayana Yastremska

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6. Marta Kostyuk

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7. Donna Vekic

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8. Leylah Fernandez

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What does the draw look like?

What are the points and prize money on offer?

First round: 1 point/ $9,820
Round of 16: 60 points/ $13,590
Quarterfinals: 108 points/ $24,910
Semifinals: 195 points/ $51,205
Finalist: 325 points/ $87,665
Champion: 500 points/ $142,000

What other tournaments are being played this week?

The ATX Open is a WTA 250-level tournament in Austin, Texas. The tournament is played on outdoor hard court at the Westwood Country Club.