2025 Open Internacional de San Sebastián
September 8 - September 13
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The 2025 Open Internacional de San Sebastián was a professional women’s tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the second edition of the tournament and part of the 2025 WTA 125 tournaments, a series of events one tier below the main WTA Tour. The tournament was held in San Sebastián, Spain, from September 8 to September 13, 2025.1“Open Internacional de San Sebastián 2025 Overview”. wtatennis.com. Retrieved 5 September 2025.
Overview
The tournament returned to the calendar after its inaugural edition in 2022. The 2025 event marked an upgrade from its previous status as an ITF tournament, elevating it to a WTA 125 event. This change brought increased ranking points and prize money, attracting a higher level of competition and providing a significant opportunity for players to improve their world rankings. The tournament was a key event in the late-summer clay-court season, offering players a chance to compete on the surface after the conclusion of the North American hard-court swing and the US Open.
Tournament Details
| Date | 8–13 September |
| Edition | 2nd |
| Draw | 32 Singles / 8 Doubles |
| Category | WTA 125 |
| Prize Money | $115,000 |
| Surface | Clay |
| Location | San Sebastián, Spain |
| Venue | Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián |
Tournament Links
| Official WTA Tournament Profile | ||
| Order of Play | Draws | Player List |
Champions
| Events | Champions | Runners-up |
| Singles | ||
| Doubles | ||
Prize Money and Ranking Points
Singles
| Result | Prize Money (USD) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $15,500 | 125 |
| Finalist | $8,400 | 81 |
| Semifinalists | $5,300 | 49 |
| Quarterfinalists | $3,450 | 27 |
| Round of 16 | $2,000 | 15 |
| Round of 32 | $1,200 | 1 |
Doubles
| Result | Prize Money (USD) | Ranking Points |
| Winner | $6,000 | 125 |
| Finalist | $4,300 | 81 |
| Semifinalists | $2,600 | 49 |
| Quarterfinalists | $2,000 | 1 |
Tournament History
The Open Internacional de San Sebastián has a brief but impactful history, with the 2025 edition marking a significant step up for the event. The tournament was first held in 2022 as part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, specifically as a $60,000 event. The inaugural champion was Julia Grabher of Austria, who defeated Spain’s Aliona Bolsova in the singles final. The doubles title went to Aliona Bolsova and Katarina Zavatska. After a two-year hiatus, the tournament returned in 2025, but this time with a new designation as a WTA 125 event. This promotion to the WTA circuit makes it the first WTA tournament ever held in the Basque Country, elevating its profile and attracting a higher level of talent.
The Venue: Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián
The tournament is held at the prestigious Real Club de Tenis de San Sebastián, a venue with a rich sporting history that extends far beyond tennis. Founded on August 29, 1904, the club is one of the oldest active sports clubs in Spain’s Gipuzkoa province. Initially known as the San Sebastián Recreation Club, it was a multi-sport institution that included football, cricket, and athletics before focusing on tennis. The club’s facilities, located near the stunning Ondarreta Beach, have hosted numerous high-profile sporting and social events throughout the years. Its clay courts provide a classic European tennis setting, offering a challenging surface for players and an intimate atmosphere for spectators. The club’s century-long legacy has cemented its place as a cornerstone of the sporting community in San Sebastián.
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Image Sources
- San Sebastian Donostia Panoramic: Photo by Ermell, from Wikimedia Commons, licensed under a Creative Commons license.