The event serves as a critical hard-court "tune-up" for the , as it is strategically scheduled for the week immediately preceding the final Grand Slam of the year. Venue : Played on outdoor hard courts at the Club Sonoma .
: Features a 28-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles draw. WTA Monterrey
: The singles champion earns 500 WTA ranking points . The event serves as a critical hard-court "tune-up"