2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open
October 27 - November 2
Last Updated on October 20, 2025
The 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open (also known as the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open for sponsorship reasons) is a professional women’s tennis tournament scheduled to be played on outdoor hard courts in Hong Kong. It will be the 12th edition of the event and is classified as a WTA 250 tournament on the 2025 WTA Tour. The tournament is scheduled to take place at the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium in Hong Kong from October 27 to November 2, 2025, following the qualifying rounds which begin on October 25.
| WTA Tournament Profile | ||
| Scores | Order of Play | Draws |
Champions
| Event | Champion(s) | Runner(s)-up |
| Singles | ||
| Doubles | ||
Tournament Details
| Date | October 27 – November 2, 2025 |
| Edition | 12th |
| Category | WTA 250 |
| Surface | Outdoor hard court |
| Total Financial Commitment | $275,094 |
| Singles Draw | 32 players |
| Doubles Draw | 16 teams |
| Location | Victoria Park Tennis Stadium, Hong Kong |
| 2024 Champions | Singles: Diana Shnaider |
| Doubles: Ulrikke Eikeri / Makoto Ninomiya |
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money commitment for the 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open was $275,094. As a WTA 250 event, the winner earned 250 ranking points.
| Result | Singles | Doubles |
| Winner | $36,300 | 250 pt | $13,200 | 250 pt |
| Runner-up | $21,484 | 163 pt | $7,430 | 163 pt |
| Semifinalist | $11,970 | 98 pt | $4,260 | 98 pt |
| Quarterfinalist | $6,815 | 54 pt | $2,540 | 54 pt |
| Round of 16 | $4,160 | 30 pt | $1,960 | 1 pt |
| Round of 32 | $2,975 | 1 pt | – |
Context and Schedule
The 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open is strategically positioned late in the WTA calendar, serving as one of the final tournaments before the end-of-season WTA Finals. The event is part of the Asian swing of the WTA Tour, following other tournaments in China and Japan. It marks the grand finale of a “Super October” of tennis events held in Hong Kong.
The tournament runs for eight days, with the qualifying rounds held on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26, which traditionally offer free admission to the public. The main draw commences on Monday, October 27, featuring the popular “People’s Monday,” where first-round matches are open to the public free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis, highlighting the tournament’s commitment to community engagement and making professional tennis accessible.
The singles and doubles finals are scheduled for Sunday, November 2. The event is organized by the Hong Kong, China Tennis Association (HKCTA). Notably, four-time Grand Slam champion and former world No. 1 Li Na was announced to serve as the Tournament Director for the 2025 edition, bringing a high-profile figure from Asian tennis to the leadership role.
Tournament Schedule
Saturday, 25 October 2025
- Event: Singles Qualifying
- Start Time: 10:00 AM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 9:00 AM
- Village Gate: N/A
- VIP Champions Club: —
- Remark: Free Admission (First-come, first-served)
Sunday, 26 October 2025
- Event: Singles Qualifying
- Start Time: 10:00 AM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 9:00 AM
- Village Gate: N/A
- VIP Champions Club: —
- Remark: Free Admission (First-come, first-served)
Monday, 27 October 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – 1st Round
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
- Remark: “People’s Monday” – Free Admission (First-come, first-served)
Tuesday, 28 October 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – 1st Round
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – 2nd Round
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
Thursday, 30 October 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – 2nd Round
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
Friday, 31 October 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – Quarter Finals
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 1:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
Saturday, 1 November 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – Semi Finals
- Start Time: 2:00 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 12:00 PM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 12:00 PM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 1:00 PM
Sunday, 2 November 2025
- Event: Singles/Doubles Main Draw – Finals
- Start Time: 1:30 PM
- Village Gate Opens: 11:30 AM
- Stadium Gate Opens: 11:30 AM
- VIP Champions Club Opens: 12:30 PM
Note: Daily schedules are subject to change according to the final confirmation of the WTA Supervisor and Tournament Director the night before each day.
Venue
All matches are held on the outdoor hard courts of the Victoria Park Tennis Stadium. The venue is a key public sports facility in Hong Kong and provides a central location for the event, easily accessible for spectators. A Tournament Village is also set up during the event, offering further activities and attractions, with free public admission throughout the competition days.
Entry Information
The event features a 32-player draw in the singles main competition and a 16-team draw in the doubles competition.
Singles Entrants
The tournament attracted a strong field for a WTA 250-level event. Initial announcements and early entry lists included several high-profile players. Among those confirmed or initially listed were:
- Top Seeds: Clara Tauson (DEN), Belinda Bencic (SUI), Leylah Fernandez (CAN), and Victoria Mboko (CAN).
- Former Major Champions: Grand Slam champion Sofia Kenin (USA) and Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic were confirmed to be joining the lineup.
The main draw entry is determined by the WTA rankings, with additional spots allocated via wildcards and the qualifying tournament.
Defending Champions
The 2025 Hong Kong Tennis Open sees the return of the title-holders from the 2024 edition:
- Singles: Diana Shnaider (RUS), who won her title by defeating Katie Boulter in the final.
- Doubles: Ulrikke Eikeri (NOR) and Makoto Ninomiya (JPN), who were the reigning champions.