2025 Swiss Indoors Basel

The 2025 Swiss Indoors Basel is a professional men’s tennis tournament to be played on indoor hard courts. It will be the 54th edition of the event and part of the ATP Tour 500 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. The tournament will take place at the St. Jakobshalle in Basel, Switzerland, from October 20 to October 26, 2025.

Tournament History and Details

The Swiss Indoors Basel was first held in 1970 and quickly established itself as one of the most prestigious indoor tournaments on the ATP calendar. Over its five-decade history, the event has consistently attracted top talent, featuring a long list of champions including local hero Roger Federer, who holds a record ten titles, as well as other tennis legends like Björn Borg, Ivan Lendl, John McEnroe, Pete Sampras, and Novak Djokovic. The tournament’s elevation to an ATP Tour 500 event underscored its significance, offering substantial ranking points and prize money, and making it a crucial stop in the late-season indoor swing. The 2025 edition maintained this high standard, featuring a 32-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw. The tournament’s rich history and consistently strong player fields have cemented its reputation as a fan favorite and a player-preferred event.

Venue

The tournament was hosted at the iconic St. Jakobshalle in Basel, a multi-purpose indoor arena that has been the home of the Swiss Indoors for decades. The venue boasts a seating capacity of approximately 9,000 for tennis matches, providing an electric atmosphere for the players and fans alike. The indoor hard courts offered a fast and consistent surface, conducive to aggressive and exciting tennis. The St. Jakobshalle is renowned for its excellent facilities and has consistently received praise from players for its professional environment. Beyond tennis, the arena also hosts various sporting events, concerts, and exhibitions, making it a central hub for entertainment and sports in the region.

Player Field

The 2025 Swiss Indoors Basel featured an exceptionally strong player field, characteristic of an ATP 500 event. The tournament was headlined by several of the ATP Tour’s top-ranked players and rising stars.

• Taylor Fritz: The leading American player, known for his explosive serve and forehand, was a strong contender on hard courts.
• Ben Shelton: Another exciting American talent, whose aggressive game and powerful serve made him a dangerous opponent indoors.
• Holger Rune: The dynamic Danish talent, a former Masters 1000 champion, brought his all-court game to Basel.
• Casper Ruud: The Norwegian clay-court specialist had also proven his capabilities on hard courts and was a consistent top performer.
• Jakub Mensik: A promising young talent, indicating the depth of the field.
• Arthur Fils: The rapidly rising French star, known for his exciting and athletic style of play.
• Joao Fonseca: Another young gun making his mark on the ATP Tour.
• Denis Shapovalov: The Canadian southpaw, a former Grand Slam semifinalist, was always a threat with his aggressive game.

The presence of a mix of established champions and emerging stars promised a week of high-quality tennis and competitive matches throughout the tournament.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

As an ATP Tour 500 event, the 2025 Swiss Indoors Basel offered significant prize money and ranking points. The total prize money for the tournament was approximately €2,523,045. The breakdown of prize money and ATP ranking points for the singles and doubles events were as follows:

Singles

Doubles (per team)