12:25 CET - Young German player Ella Seidel has won the battle of the qualifiers after winning a closely fought three-set encounter against Jessika Ponchet, 5-7, 6-4, 6-2.
10:10 CET - Maya Joint's impressive rise in 2025 shows no signs of slowing down with a comfortable 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) victory against Czechia's Linda Fruhvirtova.
And just a few minutes ago, Katerina Siniakova booked her place in the second round after wasting no time in beating South Korea's Sohyun Park 6-2, 6-2.
08:45 CET - The talented German Eva Lys has caused the first upset in Seoul with a dominant 6-3, 6-4 victory against Ashlyn Krueger.
07:10 CET - The Seoul Open has officially begun with two matches underway, including Maya Joint against fellow youngster Linda Fruhvirtova.
07:00 CET - Hello and welcome back to a new week and a new tournament on the WTA tour!
Whilst Iga Swiatek might be the big name in action this week, exciting Australian Maya Joint begins a fascinating first day before seventh seed Sofia Kenin faces a difficult opening round match against Laura Siegemund.