2025 Vienna Open

The 2025 Vienna Open (known as the Erste Bank Open for sponsorship reasons) is a professional men’s tennis tournament to be played on indoor hard courts. It will be the 51st edition of the event and part of the ATP Tour 500 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. The tournament will take place at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, from October 20 to October 26, 2025.

Tournament History and Details

The Vienna Open has a long and distinguished history, dating back to its inaugural event in 1974. Over the years, it has undergone several name changes due to sponsorship deals, including the Fischer-Grand Prix and the CA-TennisTrophy, before becoming the Erste Bank Open in 2011. The tournament has been a consistent fixture on the ATP Tour, attracting some of the sport’s biggest names. Past champions include tennis legends such as Boris Becker, Andre Agassi, Pete Sampras, and Roger Federer. The event’s status as an ATP 500 tournament underscores its importance on the professional circuit, offering significant ranking points and prize money. The 2025 edition continued this tradition, featuring a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw, and was a key stop in the European indoor season.

Venue

The tournament was held at the Wiener Stadthalle, Vienna’s premier indoor arena. The Stadthalle has been the home of the Vienna Open since 1974. With a seating capacity of approximately 9,000 for tennis events, the venue provides an intimate yet electric atmosphere for the matches. The courts were indoor hard courts, a surface known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play. In addition to the main court in Hall D, some qualifying matches were also held at other locations. The Wiener Stadthalle is a central and well-known venue in Vienna, easily accessible by public transport, and has hosted a wide range of international sports and entertainment events throughout its history.

Player Field

The 2025 Erste Bank Open boasted a star-studded player field, considered one of the strongest in the tournament’s history. It featured five players from the ATP’s top 10 rankings, making for a highly competitive week of tennis.

Confirmed players for the main draw included:

• Jannik Sinner: The Italian sensation was the top seed, having won the tournament in 2023. He was looking to add another title in Vienna to his impressive resume.
• Alexander Zverev: The powerful German was a consistent presence at the top of the rankings and a strong contender for the title.
• Alex de Minaur: The quick-footed Australian, known for his relentless game, was a difficult opponent for anyone in the draw.
• Lorenzo Musetti: The young Italian brought his stylish all-court game to the indoor hard courts.
• Karen Khachanov: The veteran Russian was the 2024 runner-up and was a definite threat to go deep into the tournament.
• Andrey Rublev: A former champion and always a dangerous player with his explosive forehand.
• Tommy Paul: The American was a top player on the tour, known for his aggressive style of play.
• Daniil Medvedev: The former world No. 1 brought his unique and tactical game to Vienna, always a crowd-pleaser.
• Stefanos Tsitsipas: The Greek star was another top player in the draw, looking to improve on his previous results in Vienna.
• Grigor Dimitrov: The veteran Bulgarian, known for his elegant one-handed backhand, was a fan favorite.
• Frances Tiafoe: The dynamic American, known for his showmanship and powerful game, was always a contender.

The field also included talented players like Alexander Bublik, Jack Draper, and others, promising high-level matches from the very first round. Austrian wild cards were granted to Filip Misolic and Sebastian Ofner, giving local fans a chance to cheer on their home-country favorites.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

The total prize money for the 2025 Erste Bank Open was €2,736,875. The breakdown of prize money and ATP ranking points for the singles and doubles events were as follows:

Singles