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2025 SP Open
September 8 - September 14
Last Updated on September 18, 2025
The 2025 SP Open, also known as the São Paulo Open and WTA 250 SP Open, was a professional women’s tennis tournament held in September 2025 in São Paulo, Brazil. The event marked the return of a WTA-level tournament to the city after 25 years, with the last one being the Brasil Open in 2000. It’s a key part of the WTA 250 series, featuring a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, competing for 250 points in the world rankings. The tournament was held on outdoor hard courts at Parque Villa-Lobos from September 6 to September 14, 2025. It replaced the Jasmin Open on the WTA calendar.1“SP Open 2025 Overview”. wtatennis.com. Retrieved 12 August 2025
Tournament Details
| Date | 8–14 September |
| Edition | 1st |
| Draw | 32 Singles / 16 Doubles |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Total Prize Money | $275,094 |
| Surface | Hard |
| Location | São Paulo, Brazil |
| Venue | Parque Villa-Lobos |
Links
| WTA Tournament Profile | ||
| Order of Play | Draws | Player List |
Champions
| Event | Champion(s) | Runner(s)-up |
| Singles | 🇫🇷 Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah | 🇮🇩 Janice Tjen |
| 6–3, 6–4 | ||
| Doubles | 🇭🇺 Tímea Babos 🇧🇷 Luisa Stefani |
🇧🇷 Ingrid Martins 🇧🇷 Laura Pigossi |
| 4–6, 6–3, [10–4] | ||
Stars To Watch
| Seed | Player | Entry Ranking | Country |
| 1 | Beatriz Haddad Maia | 22 | Brazil |
| 2 | Solana Sierra | 74 | Argentina |
| 3 | Alexandra Eala | 75 | Philippines |
| 4 | Ajla Tomljanović | 79 | Australia |
| 5 | Renata Zarazúa | 82 | Mexico |
| 6 | Francesca Jones | 89 | United Kingdom |
| 7 | Léolia Jeanjean | 93 | France |
| 8 | Panna Udvardy | 132 | Hungary |
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money for the 2025 SP Open is $275,094. Here’s the prize breakdown for singles and doubles:
Singles
| Stage | Prize Money (USD) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $36,300 | 250 |
| Finalist | $21,484 | 163 |
| Semifinalists | $11,970 | 98 |
| Quarterfinalists | $6,820 | 54 |
| Round of 16 | $4,470 | 30 |
| Round of 32 | $3,110 | 1 |
| Qualifier | $0 | 18 |
| Qualifier 2 | $2,545 | 12 |
| Qualifier 1 | $1,925 | 1 |
Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money (USD) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $13,200 | 250 |
| Finalist | $7,430 | 163 |
| Semifinalists | $4,260 | 98 |
| Quarterfinalists | $2,540 | 54 |
| Round of 16 | $1,960 | 1 |
Background
Brazil has a notable history of hosting WTA tournaments, including the Rio Open and the Brasil Tennis Cup in Florianópolis, both of which ran until 2016. However, a significant gap in the professional women’s tennis calendar in Brazil emerged after that year.
São Paulo last hosted a major women’s tennis event in 2000. This long absence spurred organizers, particularly the company IMM, known for organizing the ATP 500 Rio Open, to bring a professional women’s event back to the country. A series of WTA 125 tournaments in Brazil, including the MundoTenis Open in Florianópolis in 2023 and an attempt at a São Paulo tournament in 2024, set the stage for the announcement of the higher-tier SP Open.2“SP Open”. Wikipedia. Retrieved 12 August 2025
The Venue: Parque Villa-Lobos
Parque Villa-Lobos is much more than a simple tennis venue; it is a sprawling urban oasis that has been meticulously transformed from an industrial wasteland into a beloved public space. Located in São Paulo, Brazil, the park is a testament to urban renewal and a vibrant hub for culture, recreation, and community life. Its history is particularly inspiring, as it was created in 1989 on a site that was previously used as a rubbish tip and a dump for construction waste. The park’s name itself is a tribute to the renowned Brazilian composer Heitor Villa-Lobos, a fitting honor for a place that now resonates with the sounds of nature and human activity.
The park’s infrastructure for the SP Open is seamlessly integrated into its natural surroundings. While temporary structures are often built to accommodate the crowds and specific needs of a professional tennis tournament, the setting itself provides a unique backdrop. The event’s hard courts will be set against a landscape of over 37,000 trees, which include species native to the Atlantic Forest. This green canopy offers a welcome contrast to the concrete jungle of São Paulo, providing a serene and fresh atmosphere for both players and spectators.
Beyond the tennis courts, Parque Villa-Lobos is a destination in its own right. It features a bird nursery, a musical island with an open-air amphitheater, and an elevated walkway that takes visitors through the treetops, offering a different perspective of the park’s lush environment. With a comprehensive network of walking and cycling paths, sports courts for various activities, and a dedicated library, the park fosters a sense of well-being and community. Its dual identity as a tranquil natural escape and a dynamic recreational center makes it an exceptional choice for the São Paulo Open, offering an experience that goes beyond the sport itself and celebrates the harmony of nature, culture, and athleticism.3“About Parque Villa-Lobos, São Paulo – Urban Oasis & Cultural Hub”. Nova Circle Technologies AB. Retrieved 1 September 2025
Announcement and Organization
The SP Open was officially announced on April 30, 2025, by IMM in partnership with the Instituto Carioca de Tênis (ICT). The tournament is scheduled to run from September 6 to 14, with the main draw taking place from September 8 to 14, following the US Open. It secured its spot on the calendar through a date leased from IMG and Mubadala Capital. The event will feature a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, and organizers have stated their intention to potentially upgrade its level in the future.