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2025 Olbia Challenger
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Tennis Club Terranova, Via Fausto Noce, Olbia SS, 07026, Italy
The 2025 Olbia Challenger is a professional tennis tournament being played on outdoor hard courts. It is part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour as a Challenger 125 event. It is taking place at the Tennis Club Terranova in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, from 13 to 19 October 2025. It features a 32-player singles main draw and a 16-team doubles main draw. The total prize money is €181,250.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles

Doubles

Tournament Schedule

Date
Start Time
Event(s)
Notes (Number of Matches)

SUN, 12 OCT
From 10:00 AM
Qualifications
12 Singles Matches

MON, 13 OCT
From 10:00 AM
Qualifications and Main Draw Singles
6 Qual. Matches and 5 Main Draw

TUE, 14 OCT
From 10:00 AM
First Round
11 Singles Matches and 2 Doubles Matches

WED, 15 OCT
From 11:00 AM
Round of 16
4 Singles Matches and 6 Doubles Matches

THU, 16 OCT
From 11:00 AM
Round of 16
4 Singles Matches and 4 Doubles Matches

FRI, 17 OCT
From 11:00 AM
Singles Quarterfinals and Doubles Semifinals
4 Singles Matches and 2 Doubles Matches

SAT, 18 OCT
From 1:00 PM
Doubles Final, Singles Semifinals
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SUN, 19 OCT
At 3:00 PM
Singles Final
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Note: The schedule states that times may be subject to change. Consult the order of play on the official site (olbiachallenger.com) for the definitive schedule.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

Round
Singles
Doubles

Winner
€25,740 | 125
€9,010 | 125

Finals
€15,150 | 64
€5,220 | 75

Semi-Finals
€9,015 | 35
€3,140 | 45

Quarter-Finals
€5,235 | 16
€1,840 | 25

Round of 16
€3,055 | 8
€1,050 | 0

Round of 32
€1,890 | 0
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Player Field
Main article: Top Seeds and Former Champion Headline the 2025 Olbia Challenger

2025 Rio Ladies Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Techset Academy, Vogue Square - Av. das Américas, 8585 - Barra da Tijuca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
The 2025 Rio Ladies Open was a professional tennis tournament for women, which was a new event on the 2025 WTA 125 series calendar. As the inaugural edition of the tournament, it marked the return of high-level women’s tennis to Rio de Janeiro after a period away. The event took place from October 13 to October 19, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and was played on outdoor clay courts.

WTA Tournament Profile

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇭 Simona Waltert
🇫🇷 Alice Ramé

7–5, 6–2

Doubles
🇪🇸 Leyre Romero Gormaz
🇭🇷 Tara Würth
🇪🇸 Irene Burillo
🇬🇪 Ekaterine Gorgodze

6–4, 6–1

Tournament History
The 2025 Rio Ladies Open was the first edition of the tournament. While Rio de Janeiro had previously hosted a WTA event as part of the Rio Open (a combined ATP 500 and WTA 250 event until 2016), the Rio Ladies Open was established in 2025 to create a dedicated WTA 125 stop in South America. The foundation of this tournament aimed to provide more opportunities for women players in the region and abroad to compete for significant ranking points and prize money on the South American clay court swing. The timing of the tournament positioned it as a key event late in the season.
Venue
The tournament was held at the Techset Academy in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The choice of the Techset Academy, a facility known for its commitment to developing tennis talent, provided an ideal clay court setting for the WTA 125 event. The outdoor clay courts offered a traditional South American tennis experience, demanding physical endurance and strategic clay-court skills from the players.
Organization and Sponsorship
The Rio Ladies Open was established as a new addition to the WTA 125 circuit, reflecting a strategic effort by the WTA to expand its footprint and provide more playing opportunities globally. The organization of the event involved the Brazilian Tennis Confederation and local promoters. The tournament was part of a larger push in 2025 to increase the number of WTA 125 events, demonstrating a strong international and local investment in women’s tennis.
Player Field
As a WTA 125 event, the 2025 Rio Ladies Open attracted a diverse international field, featuring players ranked between the top 80 and 150 who were looking to improve their ranking for qualification into WTA 500 and Grand Slam main draws. The singles main draw consisted of 32 players, with a qualifying draw of 8 players, and the doubles draw featured 16 teams.
The singles seeds included Mayar Sherif of Egypt, Julia Riera of Argentina, and Martina Trevisan of Italy, with the full roster featuring a strong contingent of clay-court specialists. Wildcards were awarded to several local Brazilian players, including Carolina Alves, Ana Candiotto, and Luiza Fullana, giving local talent a chance to compete at a high professional level. Other notable entrants with protected rankings included Polona Hercog.
Schedule
The official schedule for the WTA 125 Rio Ladies Open is presented below. Game times will be published daily after 8 PM (Brasília time) on the day before the matches. Please note: The program is subject to change.

Date
Day
Start Time
Schedule of Play

October 12
Domingo (Sunday)
From 9:00
Kids Day

From 11:00
Qualifying

October 13
2ª Feira (Monday)
From 13:00
1st Round of Doubles
1st Round of Singles

October 14
3ª Feira (Tuesday)
From 13:00
1st Round of Doubles
1st Round of Singles

October 15
4ª Feira (Wednesday)
From 13:00
8th Final of Singles (**Round of 16**)
1st Round of Doubles

October 16
5ª Feira (Thursday)
From 15:00
8th Final of Singles (**Round of 16**)
4th Final of Doubles (**Quarter-finals**)

October 17
6ª Feira (Friday)
From 9:00
Tennis Clinics (Clínicas de Tênis)

From 15:00
4th Final of Singles (**Quarter-finals**)
Semi-final of Doubles #1

October 18
Sábado (Saturday)
From 9:00
Carol Open

From 14:00
Semi-finals of Singles
Semi-final of Doubles #2

October 19
Domingo (Sunday)
From 14:00
Singles Final
Doubles Final

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Rio Ladies Open was a WTA 125 tournament with a total prize money commitment of $115,000. The distribution of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Round

Prize Money (USD) and Ranking Points

Singles
Doubles

Winner
$15,500 | 125
$5,700 | 125

Runner-up
$8,400 | 81
$2,900 | 81

Semifinals
$5,300 | 49
$1,700 | 49

Quarterfinals
$3,450 | 27
$1,175 | 17

Round of 16
$2,000 | 15
$850 | 1

Round of 32
$1,200 | 1
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2025 Ningbo Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center, Ningbo, China
The 2025 Ningbo Open (also known as the AUX Ningbo Open for sponsorship reasons) was a professional women’s tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the eighth women’s edition of the Ningbo Open and a WTA 500 event on the 2025 WTA Tour. The tournament was held from October 13 to October 19, 2025, at the Yinzhou Tennis Center in Ningbo, China.

WTA Tournament Profile

Scores
Order of Play
Draws

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇰🇿 Elena Rybakina [3]
Ekaterina Alexandrova [4]

3–6, 6–0, 6–2

Doubles
🇺🇸 Nicole Melichar-Martinez
Liudmila Samsonova
🇭🇺 Tímea Babos [4]
🇧🇷 Luisa Stefani

5–7, 6–4, [10–8]

Player Field

The 2025 Ningbo Open featured a strong player field, with a total of 28 players in the singles main draw. The tournament had experienced several high-profile withdrawals, which had led to a reshuffling of the seeded players and the entry of several other top competitors. The seeded players, based on their rankings as of October 6, 2025, were as follows:

Seed
Player
Rank

1
Mirra Andreeva
5

2
Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
8

3
Elena Rybakina (KAZ)
9

4
Ekaterina Alexandrova
11

5
Clara Tauson (DEN)
12

6
Belinda Bencic (SUI)
15

7
Diana Shnaider
18

8
Liudmila Samsonova
20

Notable Changes and Entrants:

Withdrawals: The initial field saw the withdrawal of several prominent players, including former top seed Amanda Anisimova (due to a left calf injury), Jessica Pegula, Daria Kasatkina, Zheng Qinwen, Elina Svitolina, and Paula Badosa.
Replacements & Wildcards: These withdrawals opened up spots for other competitors, including:

Emma Raducanu (GBR), who received entry as a replacement for Anisimova.
Wang Xinyu (CHN), who replaced Jessica Pegula.
Veronika Kudermetova and Magda Linette also gained entry.

Home Favorites: China’s local stars are now led by Wang Xinyu, and wildcards have been extended to compatriots Wang Xiyu, Yuan Yue, Zhang Shuai, and Zhu Lin.
Grand Slam Champions: The field still features multiple Grand Slam champions, including:

Elena Rybakina (KAZ) (Wimbledon 2022 winner, seeded No. 3).
Markéta Vondroušová (CZE) (Wimbledon 2023 champion), who received entry using a protected ranking.
Emma Raducanu (GBR) (US Open 2021 winner).
Barbora Krejčíková was also an initial entry but is not listed in the final seedings or main draw entrants from the latest sources.

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Ningbo Open offers a total financial commitment of over $1 million. The singles champion will be awarded 500 ranking points, reflecting the tournament’s WTA 500 status. The breakdown of prize money and points for both singles and doubles competitions is as follows:
Singles

Winner: $164,000 | 500 Points
Finalist: $101,000 | 325 Points
Semifinalists: $59,000 | 195 Points
Quarterfinalists: $28,695 | 108 Points
Round of 16: $15,700 | 60 Points
Round of 32: $11,300 | 1 Point

Doubles (per pair)

Winner: $54,300 | 500 Points
Finalist: $33,000 | 325 Points
Semifinalists: $19,160 | 195 Points
Quarterfinalists: $9,840 | 108 Points
Round of 16: $6,000 | 1 Point

History
The Ningbo Open has a varied history, having been part of different tours and tiers since its inception in 2010. The tournament was initially a joint event, with both men’s and women’s competitions. The women’s event was part of the ITF Women’s Circuit from 2010 to 2012 before being upgraded to a WTA 125K series event in 2013 and 2014. After a hiatus from 2015 to 2022, the tournament returned in 2023 as a WTA 250 event. In 2024, the tournament was elevated to WTA 500 status, attracting a higher caliber of players and offering a larger prize money pool and more ranking points. This elevation cemented its place as a significant stop on the Asian hard-court swing of the WTA Tour.
Venue
The tournament is held at the Ningbo (Yinzhou) Tennis Center. The venue has seen recent upgrades to accommodate its new WTA 500 status, including a retractable roof, a new 1,200-seat grandstand, and enhanced lighting and media facilities. The center court provides a top-class atmosphere for players and fans alike.
Past Champions
The Ningbo Open has a history of producing notable champions, especially since its return to the WTA calendar.
Singles

2024: Daria Kasatkina (Russia)
2023: Ons Jabeur (Tunisia)
2014: Magda Linette (Poland)
2013: Bojana Jovanovski (Serbia)
2012: Hsieh Su-wei (Chinese Taipei)
2011: Anastasiya Yakimova (Belarus)
2010: Alberta Brianti (Italy)

Doubles

2024: Demi Schuurs (Netherlands) / Yuan Yue (China)
2023: Laura Siegemund (Germany) / Vera Zvonareva (Russia)
2014: Arina Rodionova (Australia) / Olga Savchuk (Ukraine)
2013: Chan Yung-jan (Chinese Taipei) / Zhang Shuai (China)
2012: Shuko Aoyama (Japan) / Chang Kai-chen (Chinese Taipei)
2011: Tetiana Luzhanska (Ukraine) / Zheng Saisai (China)
2010: Chan Chin-wei (Chinese Taipei) / Chen Yi (Chinese Taipei)

2025 Japan Women's Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Utsubo Tennis Center, 2-1-14 Utsubo-Honmachi, Nishi-ku, Osaka, Japan
The 2025 Japan Women’s Open (also known for sponsorship purposes as the Kinoshita Group Japan Open) was a professional women’s tennis tournament on the WTA Tour. Held from October 13 to October 19, 2025, at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan, this event was part of the WTA 250 series. It was the 14th edition of the tournament in its current form and features a singles draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams. The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts, providing an opportunity for players to compete in Asia during the final stages of the tennis season.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇦 Leylah Fernandez [4]
🇨🇿 Tereza Valentová [Q]

6–0, 5–7, 6–3

Doubles
🇫🇷 Kristina Mladenovic [2]
🇺🇸 Taylor Townsend
🇦🇺 Storm Hunter
🇺🇸 Desirae Krawczyk

6–4, 2–6, [10–5]

Tournament Links

WTA Tournament Profile

Scores
Order of Play
Draws

History of the Tournament
The history of professional tennis tournaments in Japan for women has a long and varied timeline. The Japan Women’s Open, in its current form, was established in 2009 as a successor to the co-ed Japan Open, which had been a combined ATP and WTA event until 2008. The newly created women’s-only tournament initially took place in Osaka, at the Utsubo Tennis Center, from 2009 to 2014.
The event underwent a series of relocations in the following years, moving to Tokyo from 2015 to 2017 and then to Hiroshima from 2018 to 2019. The tournament returned to Osaka in 2023, following a three-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic and other financial challenges. This return marked a new era for the tournament as a WTA 250 event. Notable past champions include Marion Bartoli, Samantha Stosur (a three-time champion), and Hsieh Su-wei. The most recent champions before 2025 were Ashlyn Krueger in 2023 and Suzan Lamens in 2024.
Venue
The 2025 Japan Women’s Open is held at the Utsubo Tennis Center in Osaka, Japan. The facility is a well-known tennis venue in the country and has hosted the tournament on multiple occasions, including its inaugural years. The outdoor hard courts at the center are a standard surface for the WTA Tour and are designed to provide a fast-paced and challenging playing environment for the athletes. The venue’s location in Osaka, a major city and cultural hub, makes it accessible for both local and international fans.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money for the 2025 Japan Women’s Open is US$275,094. In addition to the financial rewards, players also earn valuable WTA ranking points, which are crucial for their position in the world rankings. The prize money breakdown for both singles and doubles events is as follows:
Women’s Singles

Winner: $36,300
Runner-up: $21,484
Semifinalist: $11,970
Quarterfinalist: $6,815
Round of 16: $4,160
Round of 32: $2,975
Qualifier: $2,200
Qualifier 2: $1,420

Women’s Doubles (per team)

Winner: $13,200
Runner-up: $7,430
Semifinalist: $4,260
Quarterfinalist: $2,540
Round of 16: $1,960

The ranking points awarded for each stage of the competition are standard for a WTA 250 event. The winner of the singles tournament receives 250 points, the runner-up gets 163, and so on. These points are vital for players to improve their standings and gain direct entry into larger tournaments.
Player Field
The 2025 Japan Women’s Open attracts a competitive field of players from around the world. As a WTA 250 tournament, it often features a mix of established top-50 players, rising stars, and local Japanese talent. The main draw consists of 32 players, with a number of spots reserved for qualifiers and wildcards. The entry list for the tournament often includes players looking to capitalize on the Asian swing to finish their season strongly or to gain momentum for the following year. The 2025 edition saw a strong field, with notable names such as Naomi Osaka, Leylah Fernandez, and Elise Mertens, among others. For many players, especially those on the cusp of the top 50 or top 100, a deep run at a WTA 250 event can significantly boost their career.
Past Champions
The tournament’s roll of honor includes a variety of different champions, from former Grand Slam winners to rising stars claiming their first tour-level title. The singles champions have come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the global nature of the sport. Past winners of the Japan Women’s Open (in its various locations and formats) include Samantha Stosur, who won three titles in Osaka, as well as Marion Bartoli, Heather Watson, and Christina McHale. The doubles event has also seen a number of notable champions, with players like Kristina Mladenovic and Raquel Kops-Jones having lifted the trophy.

2025 European Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Brussels Expo, Pl. de Belgique 1, Bruxelles, 1020, Belgium
The 2025 European Open, also known as the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open for sponsorship reasons, was a men’s professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts in Brussels, Belgium. As part of the ATP Tour 250 series, the event continued to serve as one of the key late-season stops in Europe. Since its inception, the European Open had attracted top international players and rising stars, offering both valuable ATP ranking points and competitive prize money. The tournament was also known for its intimate atmosphere, allowing fans to experience world-class tennis up close. The 2025 edition marked the 10th of the event and took place October 13 to October 19, 2025 at the Brussels Expo.[mfn]“European Open 2025: New Location, Same Vibe!”. europeanopen.be. Retrieved 7 September 2025.[/mfn]
Tournament Details

Date
13–19 October

Edition
10th

Draw
28 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP 250

Prize Money
€706,850 (Confirmed, with a 2.4% increase from 2024)

Surface
Hard

Location
Brussels, Belgium

Venue
Brussels Expo

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions
Main article: European Open 2025 Finals Results and Winners’ Prize

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇦 Félix Auger-Aliassime
🇨🇿 Jiří Lehečka

7–6(7–2), 6–7(6–8), 6–2

Doubles
🇺🇸 Christian Harrison
🇺🇸 Evan King
🇲🇨 Hugo Nys
🇫🇷 Édouard Roger-Vasselin

7–6(12–10), 7–6(7–5)

The Venue: Brussels Expo (ING Arena)
The 2025 edition heralds a major geographical shift, moving the tournament from the Lotto Arena in Antwerp to the expansive Brussels Expo complex in Brussels. Specifically, the matches will be played in the ING Arena, which is one of the main halls within the Expo.
Venue Details and History
Brussels Expo, situated on the Heysel Plateau in the Laeken district, is the largest exhibition center in Belgium. It is a landmark location, known for hosting major international events and trade fairs since the 1935 Brussels World Exhibition. The complex is also notably close to the iconic Atomium structure.
The move to Brussels Expo offers the tournament a potentially larger and more modern infrastructure, allowing for enhanced spectator experience and logistical efficiency. While the European Open itself has no prior history at the Brussels Expo, the city has previously hosted the WTA’s Brussels Open (2011–2013) at the Royal Primerose Tennis Club, though that event was played on outdoor clay. The ING Arena, a versatile event hall within the complex, will be temporarily converted to house the main court and surrounding infrastructure for the ATP 250 tournament.
Playing Surface
As with its previous editions in Antwerp, the European Open in Brussels will feature indoor hard courts, a surface preferred by many players during the autumn European swing. The indoor setting ensures protection from weather and provides optimal, consistent playing conditions for high-level tennis.
Player Field
As an ATP 250 event held late in the season, the European Open often attracts a mix of top-30 players seeking to secure ATP Finals qualification or finish the year strongly, as well as talented up-and-comers. The final player field is subject to change due to withdrawals and late entries, but based on early announcements and rankings as of late September 2025, the field promises a competitive week of tennis.
Key Confirmed or Projected Entrants (as of late September 2025):

Player
Country
Ranking (Approximate)
Note

Lorenzo Musetti
Italy
No. 9
Top seed, seeking an indoor title.

Félix Auger-Aliassime
Canada
No. 13
2022 Champion, strong indoor player.

Jiří Lehečka
Czech Republic
No. 19
Strong contender, runner-up in 2024.

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina
Spain
No. 20
Consistent performer on the ATP Tour.

Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard
France
No. 37
Rising star with a powerful indoor game.

Sebastián Báez
Argentina
No. 42
Primarily a clay-courter, testing his indoor hard-court ability.

João Fonseca
Brazil
No. 43
Young talent and wildcard recipient.

Zizou Bergs
Belgium
No. 44
Top Belgian player, local crowd favorite.

David Goffin
Belgium
N/A
Veteran Belgian star, typically receives a wildcard.

The main draw consists of 28 players, including three wildcards typically reserved for local players or high-profile international entries, and four qualifiers emerging from a separate qualifying tournament.
Ranking Points and Prize Money

The 2025 European Open offers a total prize pool of €706,850. The breakdown of prize money and ranking points was as follows:
Singles

Round
Prize Money (EUR)
Ranking Points

Winner
€107,490
250

Finalist
€62,720
165

Semifinals
€36,870
100

Quarterfinals
€21,365
50

Round of 16
€12,405
25

Round of 32
€7,580
0

Qualifier
€0
13

Doubles

Round
Prize Money (EUR)
Ranking Points

Winner
€37,400
250

Finalist
€20,090
150

Semifinals
€11,750
90

Quarterfinals
€6,520
45

Round of 16
€3,850
0

Other Relevant Information

Ticket Information: Tickets for the event are available via the official tournament website and various ticketing partners. The tournament structure includes a qualifying weekend (usually October 12–13) followed by the main draw matches.
Belgian Day: The tournament often features a dedicated “Belgian Day” early in the week (e.g., Tuesday, October 14) to promote the local tennis community and highlight the participation of Belgian players like Zizou Bergs and David Goffin.
Sponsorship: The event’s long-standing title sponsor is BNP Paribas Fortis, emphasizing its importance as a fixture on the Belgian sporting calendar.

2025 Almaty Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Almaty Arena, проспект Суюнбая 211, Almaty, Kazakhstan
The 2025 Almaty Open was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and was part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. It was held at the Almaty Arena in Almaty, Kazakhstan, from October 13 to 19, 2025.[mfn]“Almaty Open Overview”. atptour.com. Retrieved 25 August 2025.[/mfn]
The tournament was founded in 2020 as the Astana Open in Nur-Sultan (now Astana) as a one-off event due to the restructuring of the tennis calendar caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to its success, it became a permanent member of the ATP Tour in 2022. The tournament was rebranded and moved to Almaty for the 2024 edition.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
Daniil Medvedev
🇫🇷 Corentin Moutet

7–5, 4–6, 6–3

Doubles
🇫🇷 T Arribagé [4]
🇫🇷 A Olivetti
🇩🇪 J Schnaitter [3]
🇩🇪 M Wallner

6–4, 7–6(10–8)

Tournament Details

Date
11–19 September (including qualifying matches)

Edition
6th

Draw
28 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP 250

Prize Money
$1,055,255

Surface
Hard

Location
Almaty, Kazakhstan

Venue
Almaty Arena

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Prize Money
The 2025 Almaty Open had a total prize money of $1,055,255. The prize money breakdown was as follows:

Round
Prize Money (USD) and Ranking Points

Singles
Doubles

Winner
$160,550 | 250
$55,830 | 250

Runner-up
$93,635 | 165
$29,990 | 150

Semifinals
$55,045 | 100
$17,550 | 90

Quarterfinals
$31,895 | 50
$9,730 | 45

Round of 16
$18,520 | 25
$5,740 | 0

Round of 32
$11,315 | 0
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Qualifier
$0 | 13
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Schedule
The tournament is scheduled as follows:

Qualifying matches: October 11–12, 2025 (starting at 11:00)
Main tournament (first to third rounds): October 13–16, 2025 (starting at 11:00)
Quarter-finals: October 17, 2025 (starting at 11:00)
Semi-finals: October 18, 2025 (starting at 12:00)
Finals: October 19, 2025 (starting at 12:00)

Entry List

The main draw of the 2025 Almaty Open will feature 28 players in the singles competition and 16 teams in the doubles competition.
The field is headlined by former US Open champion and former World No. 1 Daniil Medvedev, as well as the defending champion Karen Khachanov. Kazakhstani star Alexander Bublik was initially entered but later withdrew.
The rankings provided are as of September 29, 2025.
Singles Main Draw Entrants
Seeds

Country
Player
Rank
Seed

Karen Khachanov
10
1

Daniil Medvedev
18
2

ITA
Flavio Cobolli
22
3

ITA
Luciano Darderi
29
4

USA
Brandon Nakashima
32
5

USA
Alex Michelsen
34
6

CAN
Gabriel Diallo
35
7

FRA
Corentin Moutet
38
8

The top four seeds receive a bye into the second round.
Other Entrants
The following players gained direct acceptance into the main draw:

Country
Player
Rank

FRA
Arthur Cazaux
84

SRB
Laslo Djere
77

HUN
Fábián Marozsán
55

SRB
Hamad Medjedovic
66

ITA
Luca Nardi
85

AUS
Tristan Schoolkate
95

GER
Jan-Lennard Struff
97

AUS
Adam Walton
76

Wildcards
The following players received wildcards into the main draw:

Amir Omarkhanov (KAZ)
Timofey Skatov (KAZ)
Beibit Zhukayev (KAZ)

Withdrawals and Alternates
The following players withdrew from the tournament, and were replaced by alternates:

Player
Replaced by

Bu Yunchaokete
Nicolás Jarry

Alexander Bublik
Aleksandar Vukic

Mariano Navone
Jan-Lennard Struff

Jordan Thompson
Shintaro Mochizuki

The entry of Stefanos Tsitsipas was officially confirmed earlier in the year, but he does not appear on the final entry list.
Doubles Main Draw Entrants
Seeds

Country
Player 1
Country
Player 2
Rank
Seed

ARG
Guido Andreozzi
FRA
Manuel Guinard
76
1

GER
Constantin Frantzen
NED
Robin Haase
108
2

GER
Jakob Schnaitter
GER
Mark Wallner
118
3

FRA
Théo Arribagé
FRA
Albano Olivetti
122
4

Wildcards
The following pairs received wildcards into the doubles main draw:

Amir Omarkhanov / Beibit Zhukayev (KAZ/KAZ)
Alexander Shevchenko / Timofey Skatov (KAZ/KAZ)

Note: The official entry list and draw are subject to change.

History
The tournament was initially established as the Astana Open in 2020 in Nur-Sultan (now Astana) and was an ATP Tour 250 event. The 2021 edition was a combined event with a WTA tournament. In 2022, the men’s event was upgraded to an ATP Tour 500 series event, attracting top players like Novak Djokovic and Stefanos Tsitsipas. It returned to an ATP Tour 250 event in 2023. In 2024, the tournament was relocated to Almaty and renamed the Almaty Open.
Past Finals
Men’s Singles

2024: Karen Khachanov def. Gabriel Diallo, 6–2, 5–7, 6–3
2023: Adrian Mannarino def. Sebastian Korda, 4–6, 6–3, 6–2
2022: Novak Djokovic def. Stefanos Tsitsipas, 6–3, 6–4
2021: Kwon Soon-woo def. James Duckworth, 7–6, 6–3
2020: John Millman def. Adrian Mannarino, 7–5, 6–1

Men’s Doubles

2024: Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli / Arjun Kadhe def. Nicolás Barrientos / Skander Mansouri, 3–6, 7–6, [14–12]
2023: Nathaniel Lammons / Jackson Withrow def. Mate Pavić / John Peers, 7–6, 7–6
2022: Nikola Mektić / Mate Pavić def. Adrian Mannarino / Fabrice Martin, 6–4, 6–2
2021: Santiago González / Andrés Molteni def. Jonathan Erlich / Andrei Vasilevski, 6–1, 6–2
2020: Sander Gillé / Joran Vliegen def. Max Purcell / Luke Saville, 7–5, 6–3

2025 Stockholm Open
2025-10-13 - 2025-10-19 | Kungliga Tennishallen, Lidingövägen 75, Stockholm, 115 41, Sweden
The 2025 Stockholm Open (known as the BNP Paribas Nordic Open for sponsorship reasons) was a professional men’s tennis tournament that was played on indoor hard courts. It was the 56th edition of the event and part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. The tournament took place at the Kungliga Tennishallen in Stockholm, Sweden, from October 13 to October 19, 2025.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇳🇴 Casper Ruud [2]
🇫🇷 Ugo Humbert [4]

6–2, 6–3

Doubles
🇦🇹 Alexander Erler
🇺🇸 Robert Galloway
🇺🇸 Vasil Kirkov
🇳🇱 Bart Stevens

6–3, 6–2

Player Field

The entry list for the 2025 Stockholm Open, finalized in late September, showcased a strong blend of established top-30 players, former champions, and dangerous veterans, all competing at the historic Kungliga Tennishallen.
The depth of the field was particularly notable for a 250-level tournament, reflecting the event’s prestige and its perfect timing in the calendar. With a 28-player singles draw, only four top seeds received a first-round bye, setting the stage for intense competition from the opening day.
Top Seeds and Contenders
Headlining the 2025 draw was former World No. 2 Casper Ruud, entering the tournament as the top seed. Ruud’s participation underscored his commitment to finding success on indoor hard courts as he neared the end of a successful season. Closely following him as the second seed was American Tommy Paul, who returned to Stockholm to defend the title he had captured in the previous year. Paul’s affinity for the venue, where he also claimed a trophy earlier in his career, positioned him as an immediate favorite.
The top-eight seeding featured several formidable challengers:

Seed
Player
Country
ATP Ranking (as of Sep 29, 2025)
Notes

1
Casper Ruud
Norway
12
Top seed and former World No. 2.

2
Tommy Paul
United States
15
Defending champion.

3
Ugo Humbert
France
24
High-ranked French talent.

4
Denis Shapovalov
Canada
26
2019 Stockholm Open Champion.

5
Grigor Dimitrov
Bulgaria
28
2013 Stockholm Open Champion.

6
Tallon Griekspoor
Netherlands
31
Consistent performer on the ATP Tour.

7
Cameron Norrie
Great Britain
34
Former British No. 1.

8
Alexandre Muller
France
38
Made the cut as the eighth seed.

Notable Main Draw Entrants
Beyond the seeded players, the entry list included a host of intriguing names. Former US Open champion Marin Čilić (World No. 59) was set to use his potent serve and powerful hard-court game to challenge the top seeds. Two-time Grand Slam semifinalist Matteo Berrettini (World No. 57) and his compatriot Lorenzo Sonego (World No. 44) also accepted entry, adding a strong Italian presence to the field.
The inclusion of promising young players like Nicolai Budkov Kjær, who received entry through the Next Gen Accelerator programme, highlighted the tournament’s role in showcasing rising talent. Other notable entrants, such as Australian Alexei Popyrin (World No. 40), and Argentinian Tomás Martín Etcheverry (World No. 63) rounded out a diverse and capable field ready to vie for the title on the quick indoor courts of Stockholm.
The 2025 BNP Paribas Nordic Open was therefore positioned not only as a crucial stop for players hunting ATP Finals points but also as a premium opportunity for a non-seeded player to capture a coveted ATP Tour title, given the tight competition throughout the 28-man draw.

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money for the 2025 Stockholm Open was €706,850. The breakdown of prize money and ATP ranking points for the singles and doubles events were as follows:
Singles

Round
Prize Money (EUR)
Ranking Points

Champion
€107,490
250

Runner-up
€62,720
165

Semifinals
€36,870
100

Quarterfinals
€21,365
50

Round of 16
€12,405
25

Round of 32
€7,580
0

Qualifiers
–
13

Qualifying 2
€3,795
7

Qualifying 1
€2,065
0

Doubles

Round
Prize Money (per team)
Ranking Points

Champion
€37,400
250

Runner-up
€20,090
150

Semifinals
€11,750
90

Quarterfinals
€6,520
45

Round of 16
€3,850
0

Tournament History and Details
The Stockholm Open was first held in 1969, a year after the start of the Open Era. The tournament was founded by former world player Sven Davidson and quickly became a prestigious stop on the professional circuit. Over its storied history, the event has attracted some of the biggest names in tennis, with a roll call of past champions that includes Swedish legends like Björn Borg, Mats Wilander, and Stefan Edberg, as well as international superstars such as John McEnroe, Boris Becker, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. The tournament’s current format as an ATP 250 event saw it provide valuable ranking points and a competitive prize money pool, making it an important stop on the ATP’s indoor hard court swing in the final months of the season. The 2025 edition maintained this tradition, offering a 28-player singles draw and a 16-team doubles draw.
Venue
The tournament was held at the historic Kungliga Tennishallen, or the Royal Tennis Hall. This venue has been the home of the Stockholm Open since its inception in 1969. The hall, which was built in 1943, has a seating capacity of 5,000 for tennis events. The courts were indoor hard courts, providing a fast-paced and high-bouncing surface that often favored aggressive play. Beyond the Stockholm Open, the Kungliga Tennishallen has a rich history, having hosted the year-end Masters tournament in 1975 and several Davis Cup ties. The venue is owned and operated by three non-profit tennis organizations: Salk, the Stockholm Tennis Federation, and KLTK.

2025 Jinan Open
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-18 | Jinan Olympic Sports Center, Lixia District, Jinan, Shandong, 250014, China
The 2025 Jinan Open was a professional tennis tournament that comprised both a men’s event, which was part of the ATP Challenger Tour, and a women’s event, which was part of the WTA 125 series. The tournament was held on outdoor hard courts and took place in Jinan, China. The men’s ATP Challenger 125 event was held from October 6 to October 12, 2025, and the women’s WTA 125 event immediately followed, running from October 13 to October 18, 2025.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇫🇷 Arthur Cazaux [1]
🇺🇸 Mackenzie McDonald [6]

6–3, 6–2

Women’s Singles
🇮🇩 Janice Tjen [3]
🇭🇺 Anna Bondár [2]

6–4, 4–6, 6–4

Men’s Doubles
🇳🇿 Finn Reynolds [3]
🇳🇿 James Watt
🇮🇳 Rithvik Choudary Bollipalli [1]
🇮🇳 Arjun Kadhe

7–5, 7–6(7–1)

Women’s Doubles
Elena Pridankina
Ekaterina Reyngold
🇮🇳 Rutuja Bhosale
🇨🇳 Zheng Wushuang

6–1, 6–3

Tournament History
The Jinan Open, also previously known as the Jinan International Open, was first held in 2017. Since its inauguration, the tournament has been a significant stop on the professional circuit in Asia. It holds the unique distinction in China of being the only city to host both a high-level ATP Challenger (Challenger 125) and a WTA 125 tournament.
The event has been instrumental in the development of Chinese tennis, with local players often featuring prominently. Notable past champions include Chinese star Zhang Zhizhen, who won the singles title in 2019, and Wu Yibing, the 2024 men’s singles champion. The tournament returned to the calendar in 2024 after a four-year hiatus, further solidifying its place in the annual Chinese tennis swing. Its upgrade to the Challenger 125 status for the men’s event in 2025 signaled a growing commitment to high-level tennis in the region.
Venue
The 2025 Jinan Open was held at the Jinan Olympic Sports Center (Jinan Olysee). This world-class facility is a central hub for sports in Jinan and provided the ideal infrastructure for the dual-gender tournament. The outdoor hard courts offered a fast and consistent playing surface. The stadium and surrounding courts, which had recently undergone renovation, provided players with a professional environment and spectators with an excellent viewing experience, highlighting the city’s commitment to hosting high-level international sporting events.
Organization and Sponsorship
The tournament was officially known as the Guoyuan V3 Jinan Open, acknowledging its primary sponsor. While the specific organizing body is often the local sports bureau in collaboration with the Chinese Tennis Association and the respective tours (ATP and WTA), the strong involvement of local government and sponsors underscored the event’s importance to the city.
Player Fields
Both the men’s and women’s draws featured competitive fields due to the high ranking points and prize money on offer.
The men’s singles main draw had 32 players, with an additional 32 players competing in the qualifying rounds. The top seeds included former ATP top 100 players such as Arthur Cazaux (No. 1 seed), Adam Walton, and Laslo Djere. Other notable entrants included American Mackenzie McDonald and Japanese player Shintaro Mochizuki. Local wildcards were given to Chinese players, including Cui Jie, Sun Fajing, and Yi Zhou.
The women’s singles main draw also consisted of 32 players. The field was led by seeds such as Anastasia Zakharova (No. 1 seed), Anna Bondár, and Léolia Jeanjean. The tournament also attracted Chinese talent, with a wildcard awarded to Zhu Lin and Bai Zhuoxuan competing with a protected ranking.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Jinan Open offered substantial prize money and ranking points for both events.
The men’s tournament was an ATP Challenger 125, featuring a total prize money pool of $200,000. The distribution of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Round

Prize Money (USD) and Ranking Points

Singles
Doubles

Winner
$28,400 | 125
$9,900 | 125

Runner-up
$16,700 | 64
$5,760 | 75

Semifinals
$9,955 | 35
$3,470 | 45

Quarterfinals
$5,780 | 16
$2,030 | 25

Round of 16
$3,370 | 8
$1,160 | 0

Round of 32
$2,085 | 0
–

Qualifier
$0 | 5
–

The women’s tournament was a WTA 125 event, with a total commitment of $115,000. The distribution of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Round

Prize Money (USD) and Ranking Points

Singles
Doubles

Winner
$15,500 | 125
$5,700 | 125

Runner-up
$8,400 | 81
$2,900 | 81

Semifinals
$5,300 | 49
$1,700 | 49

Quarterfinals
$3,450 | 27
$1,175 | 17

Round of 16
$2,000 | 15
$850 | 1

Round of 32
$1,200 | 1
–

2025 Wuhan Open
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-12 | Optics Valley International Tennis Center, Gaoxin 2 Rd, Jiangxia District, Wuhan, Hubei, 430075, China
The 2025 Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open was a women’s tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 8th edition of the Wuhan Open and a WTA 1000 event on the 2025 WTA Tour. The tournament took place at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre in Wuhan, Hubei, China, from October 6 to 12, 2025.[mfn]“Dongfeng Voyah · Wuhan Open 2025 Overview”. wtatennis.com. Retrieved 15 August 2025.[/mfn]
Coco Gauff clinched the 2025 Wuhan Open singles title with a straight-sets victory over fellow American Jessica Pegula in the final, prevailing 6–4, 7–5. This victory marked Gauff’s third WTA 1000 title and her eleventh singles title overall on the WTA Tour. Impressively, Gauff did not drop a single set throughout the entire tournament.
The tournament saw a notable upset in the semifinals where Pegula ended the dominant run of three-time defending champion, Aryna Sabalenka. Sabalenka’s loss, though, broke her incredible 20-match winning streak at the Wuhan Open, which began with her debut in 2018. Despite the semi-final exit, by reaching that stage, Sabalenka secured the year-end world No. 1 ranking for the second consecutive year.
The 2025 edition was historic, as it was the first time all four semifinalists were ranked inside the WTA’s top 10. Following the tournament’s conclusion, Ekaterina Alexandrova debuted in the WTA rankings top 10, becoming the third-oldest woman to achieve the feat.
In the doubles competition, the unseeded team of Storm Hunter and Kateřina Siniaková defeated defending champion Anna Danilina and her partner Aleksandra Krunić in a straightforward final, 6–3, 6–2, to take the title.
The previous year’s champions, Danilina and Irina Khromacheva, chose not to play together this year. Khromacheva partnered with Aldila Sutjiadi but suffered a first-round defeat to Leylah Fernandez and Erin Routliffe.
Siniaková maintained her hold on the WTA No. 1 doubles ranking after her run to the semifinals. Taylor Townsend and Routliffe were the other players who had a chance to claim the top spot at the start of the event.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇺🇸 Coco Gauff [3]
🇺🇸 Jessica Pegula [6]

6–4, 7–5

Doubles
🇦🇺 Storm Hunter
🇨🇿 Kateřina Siniaková
🇰🇿 Anna Danilina [8]
🇷🇸 Aleksandra Krunić

6–3, 6–2

Tournament Details

Date
6–12 October

Edition
8th

Draw
56 Singles / 28 Doubles

Category
WTA 1000

Total Prize Money
$3,654,963

Surface
Hard

Location
Wuhan, Hubei, China

Venue
Optics Valley International Tennis Center

Tournament Links

Official Website

WTA Tournament Profile

Order of Play
Draws
Player List

Tournament History
The Wuhan Open, though a relatively young tournament on the WTA calendar, has carved out a significant and dramatic history since its inception. Founded in 2014, it was established with immediate prestige as a WTA Premier 5 event (now categorized as WTA 1000), a testament to China’s growing influence in the world of tennis and the WTA’s strategy to deepen its roots in the Asian market. Its creation was part of a strategic expansion of the Asian swing, designed to create a powerful lead-in series to the China Open in Beijing.
The tournament was held from 2014 to 2019 at the state-of-the-art Optics Valley International Tennis Center in Wuhan, the capital of Hubei province. This was a fitting location, as Wuhan is the birthplace of Li Na, China’s first Grand Slam singles champion and a global tennis icon. The tournament cleverly leveraged her legacy, and Li Na herself served as the tournament ambassador, lending her immense popularity to ensure its instant credibility and fan appeal.
The early editions of the Wuhan Open were marked by spectacular success and high-quality tennis. Its debut in 2014 saw Petra Kvitova claim the title, defeating an impressive field. This set the tone for the event to become a mandatory stop for the world’s top players. The list of champions reads like a who’s who of women’s tennis, including Venus Williams (2015), Caroline Wozniacki (2018), and Aryna Sabalenka (2018 & 2019). The tournament quickly gained a reputation for its excellent organization, passionate crowds, and world-class facilities, particularly its striking center court with a petal-like roof.
However, the tournament’s trajectory was abruptly halted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The virus first emerged in Wuhan in late 2019, leading to the city’s strict lockdown in early 2020. Unsurprisingly, the 2020 edition was cancelled, as were many tournaments worldwide. Unlike other events, the Wuhan Open remained off the calendar for an extended period due to the unique circumstances of its origin city and China’s subsequent strict zero-COVID policy, which prevented international sporting events from returning. This resulted in a four-year hiatus from 2020 to 2023.
The tournament’s return in September 2024 was a momentous occasion, symbolizing a return to normalcy for the city of Wuhan and the WTA’s full-scale return to China after a prolonged absence. Its re-entry onto the calendar retained its elite WTA 1000 status, cementing its position as one of the most important tournaments in the world, second only to the Grand Slams and the WTA Finals. The 2024 event served as a critical proving ground for players ahead of the China Open and was a powerful symbol of the sport’s global reunification.
In summary, the history of the Wuhan Open is a tale of two distinct chapters: its meteoric rise (2014-2019) as a beloved and successful event built on the legacy of Li Na, followed by an unexpected and prolonged hiatus (2020-2023) due to a global pandemic that began at its doorstep. Its successful return in 2024 marks a new chapter, reaffirming its vital role as a premier stop on the WTA Tour and a cornerstone of the Asian swing.
The Venue: Optics Valley International Tennis Center
Nestled in the heart of Wuhan’s burgeoning East Lake High-Tech Development Zone, the Optics Valley International Tennis Center stands as a premier sporting venue and a cathedral for tennis enthusiasts in central China. Far more than just a collection of courts, it is a modern, architecturally striking complex designed to host world-class events and foster a deep passion for the sport. It is most famously the permanent home of the Wuhan Open, a prestigious WTA 1000 tournament that attracts the absolute elite of women’s tennis every September, transforming the city into a global sporting destination.
The center’s crown jewel is its magnificent 5,000-seat stadium court, renowned for its distinctive petal-shaped roof. This elegant, flowing design is not merely aesthetic; it symbolizes the city’s nickname, “the City of Rivers,” and represents the dynamic energy of both Wuhan and the sport itself. The arena provides an intimate yet electrifying atmosphere for spectators, ensuring superb sightlines and an immersive experience. Beyond the main stadium, the facility boasts a comprehensive array of 15 additional outdoor hard courts, including a secondary stadium with a capacity of 1,500, which are used for qualifying matches and practice sessions.
During tournament time, the center buzzes with a festival-like energy, featuring fan zones, gourmet food stalls, and interactive activities. However, its role extends beyond this single annual event. As a year-round public facility, it serves as a vital hub for nurturing local talent, hosting national tournaments, and promoting grassroots tennis development. The Optics Valley International Tennis Center is a powerful symbol of Wuhan’s modernity and its commitment to health, international culture, and high-tech excellence, solidifying its status as a key pillar of China’s impressive tennis infrastructure.

2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-12 | Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, 5500 Yuanjiang Rd, Minhang District, Shanghai, 201111, China
The 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the 14th edition of the event and a part of the ATP Tour Masters 1000 series on 2025 ATP Tour. The tournament took place from September 29 to October 12, 2025, at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China.[mfn]“Rolex Shanghai Masters Overview”. atptour.com. Retrieved 22 August 2025.[/mfn]
As the only ATP Tour Masters 1000 event held in Asia, the tournament was a key part of the ATP’s “Asian Swing” and a crucial stop for players seeking to improve their ranking and qualify for the ATP Finals at the end of the season. The event featured a singles draw of 96 players and a doubles draw of 32 teams.[mfn]“Event Information”. en.rolexshanghaimasters.com. Retrieved 22 August 2025.[/mfn]
Qualifier Valentin Vacherot captured the 2025 Shanghai Masters singles title after defeating Arthur Rinderknech in a thrilling final, 4–6, 6–3, 6–3. The victory marked not only Vacherot’s first ATP Masters 1000 crown, but also his maiden ATP Tour title.
The Monégasque made history on multiple fronts — becoming the first player from Monaco to win an ATP Tour singles title, the first unseeded champion in Shanghai Masters history, and the lowest-ranked player ever to claim the title (world No. 204). His triumph also set a new ATP milestone, as he became the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion since the format’s inception in 1990.
Vacherot joined an elite group as only the fifth player to win a Masters 1000 tournament as their first tour-level singles title, following Roberto Carretero, Chris Woodruff, Albert Portas, and Jakub Menšík. He was also just the third qualifier ever to lift a Masters 1000 trophy — after Carretero (1996 Hamburg) and Portas (2001 Hamburg).
In an extraordinary run, Vacherot defeated five seeded opponents consecutively on his way to the title, completing one of the most remarkable underdog stories in ATP history.
Tournament Details

Date
29 September – 12 October

Edition
14th

Draw
96 Singles / 32 Doubles

Category
ATP Masters 1000

Prize Money
$9,193,540

Surface
Hard

Location
Shanghai, China

Venue
Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena

Tournament Links

Official Website

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇲🇨 Valentin Vacherot
🇫🇷 Arthur Rinderknech

4–6, 6–3, 6–3

Men’s Doubles
🇩🇪 Kevin Krawietz [3]
🇩🇪 Tim Pütz
🇸🇪 André Göransson
🇺🇸 Alex Michelsen

6–4, 6–4

Player Field

The 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters, the final ATP Masters 1000 event of the regular season, drew a star-studded field to the Qi Zhong Tennis Center, bringing the ATP Tour’s finest to China. The stakes were incredibly high, with players vying for a prestigious title, crucial ranking points, and a chance to qualify for the year-end Nitto ATP Finals in Turin. Ultimately, the tournament was defined not by its favorites, but by the improbable, record-shattering victory of qualifier Valentin Vacherot.
Favorites Faltered as History Was Made
While the tournament was stacked with talent, the main headline coming into the event was the late withdrawal of world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz due to a left ankle injury. Although his absence was a significant blow, the draw was still led by top contenders.
The defending champion and former world No. 1, Jannik Sinner, entered the tournament in red-hot form. Sinner, who had defeated Novak Djokovic in the 2024 final to claim his maiden Shanghai title, was aiming to become the first player to successfully defend the Shanghai Masters since Djokovic in 2013. However, the Italian’s campaign fell short of the final stages, clearing the path for an unexpected winner.
World No. 3, Alexander Zverev, a former Shanghai finalist in 2019, was another top contender looking to capitalize on the opportunity to add a Masters trophy to his collection. Likewise, the legendary Novak Djokovic, a record four-time Shanghai champion, made his highly anticipated return to the tour, marking his first appearance since his US Open semifinal loss to Alcaraz. With a record 39 match wins at the event, Djokovic’s experience and mastery of the Qi Zhong courts made him a formidable threat, but he was ultimately defeated by the eventual champion in the semifinals.
The Field and Notable Performances
The American contingent was well-represented. Taylor Fritz, a semifinalist in 2024, had a strong year but was unable to secure his first Masters 1000 success of the season. Ben Shelton, known for his explosive power and high-energy game, was a player to watch as he looked to build on his impressive season.
The main draw also featured a host of other notable players, including Australian Alex de Minaur, Lorenzo Musetti, Karen Khachanov, Holger Rune, and Casper Ruud. Rising stars and fan favorites like Félix Auger-Aliassime, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Bublik, Jiří Lehečka, and Daniil Medvedev added to the quality of the competition.
Several players who had entered on a protected ranking, including Jenson Brooksby and Sebastian Ofner, were eager to make a strong comeback and leave their mark.
The home crowd was treated to the presence of local wildcards, offering a glimpse into the future of Chinese tennis. Rising star Shang Juncheng and veteran Zhang Zhizhen, along with Wu Yibing and Zhou Yi, all had the chance to compete against the sport’s elite in front of their home fans, adding an extra layer of excitement to the early rounds.
The qualifying rounds produced some intriguing stories, with players like Alejandro Tabilo, Valentin Royer, and Dalibor Svrcina earning their spots in the main draw, a testament to the depth of talent on the ATP Tour.
The Final Result: A Record for the Ages
Despite the star power, the 2025 Rolex Shanghai Masters will forever be remembered for its final, which featured an all-cousin contest between Arthur Rinderknech and qualifier Valentin Vacherot.
In a match for the history books, Valentin Vacherot defeated Arthur Rinderknech 4–6, 6–3, 6–3 to win the singles title. It was Vacherot’s first career ATP Tour title overall, achieved at the ATP Masters 1000 level.
The Monégasque’s victory set a cascade of records:

Vacherot became the first Monégasque player to win an ATP Tour singles title.
He was the first unseeded champion of the Shanghai Masters.
Ranked No. 204, Vacherot was officially the lowest-ranked champion in the tournament’s history.
Most notably, he became the lowest-ranked Masters 1000 champion in ATP Tour history since the series format was established in 1990.
Vacherot also became the fifth player to win a Masters 1000 as their first tour-level singles title and the third qualifier to win a Masters 1000 title. His title run was particularly impressive, as he defeated five seeded opponents in a row en route to the trophy.

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The Rolex Shanghai Masters is one of the most financially lucrative tournaments outside of the Grand Slams. The total prize money for the 2025 event was approximately $9,193,540, with the winner of the singles tournament receiving a significant portion of this amount.[mfn]“2025 Shanghai tennis prize money”. atptour.com. Retrieved 1 October 2025.[/mfn] The breakdown of prize money is as follows:
Singles

Round
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Champion
$1,124,380
1000

Runner-up
$597,890
600

Semifinals
$332,160
400

Quarterfinals
$189,075
200

Round of 16
$103,225
100

Round of 32
$60,400
50

Round of 64
$35,260
30

Round of 128
$23,760
10

Doubles

Round
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Champions
$457,150
1000

Runners-up
$242,020
600

Semifinals
$129,970
360

Quarterfinals
$65,000
180

Round of 16
$34,850
90

Round of 32
$19,050
0

Venue
The tournament is held at the Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena, a state-of-the-art tennis complex located in the Minhang District of Shanghai. The venue is renowned for its architectural ingenuity and stands as a testament to Shanghai’s commitment to hosting world-class sporting events. The centerpiece of the complex is the main stadium, which has a seating capacity of 13,779.
The most distinctive feature of the arena is its retractable steel roof. Designed to resemble a blooming magnolia flower, the official city flower of Shanghai, the roof consists of eight petal-shaped pieces. Each petal weighs two tons and is capable of opening or closing in just eight minutes, allowing the venue to quickly adapt to changing weather conditions and host both indoor and outdoor matches. The intricate design and engineering of the roof have earned the arena international acclaim.
The entire complex spans an impressive 80-hectare area and includes a total of 25 courts, with expansion plans to eventually reach 40. In addition to the main stadium, there are several other show courts, including a Grand Stand Court with a capacity of 5,000 and another with a capacity of 3,000, ensuring ample space for concurrent matches and training. The surrounding area is beautifully landscaped with a significant amount of green and open space, providing a serene and modern environment for players and spectators. The venue was originally built to host the Tennis Masters Cup from 2005 to 2008 before becoming the permanent home of the Rolex Shanghai Masters.
History of the Tournament
The Shanghai Masters, officially known as the Rolex Shanghai Masters for sponsorship reasons, has a relatively short but illustrious history. The tournament was founded in 2009 as part of the ATP’s strategic push to expand the sport’s presence in Asia. Its creation filled a void in the ATP calendar, establishing a major, top-tier event in the region. The tournament was an immediate success, and from 2009 to 2013, it was voted the ATP Tour Masters 1000 Tournament of the Year by the players themselves, a rare feat for a new event.
Before the establishment of the current Masters 1000 event, Shanghai had a history of hosting professional tennis. The city held the Shanghai Open, an ATP International Series tournament, and, most notably, the Tennis Masters Cup (now the ATP Finals) from 2005 to 2008. The success of the Masters Cup, which showcased the world’s top players, demonstrated the city’s capability and enthusiasm for hosting premier tennis competitions, laying the groundwork for the creation of the Shanghai Masters.
The tournament quickly became a favorite among players and fans, known for its superb facilities, enthusiastic crowds, and excellent organization. Its position late in the season makes it a critical event in the race to the ATP Finals, often featuring high-stakes matches between players vying for the final spots. The tournament has been won by many of the sport’s biggest names, including Novak Djokovic, Andy Murray, Roger Federer, and Daniil Medvedev. The most successful player in the tournament’s history is Novak Djokovic, who has won the singles title four times (2012, 2013, 2015, and 2018).
The tournament experienced a significant interruption from 2020 to 2022 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a three-year hiatus. Its return in 2023 was met with great anticipation and a larger format, with the singles main draw expanding from 56 to 96 players, making it a two-week event similar to the Indian Wells and Miami Masters.

2025 Open de Vendée
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Vendéspace, Vendéspace Zone, Mouilleron-le-Captif, 85000, France
The 2025 Open de Vendée was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the twelfth edition of the tournament and was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Mouilleron-le-Captif, France.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇳🇴 Nicolai Budkov Kjær
🇺🇸 Patrick Kypson

6–0, 6–3

Doubles
🇫🇷 Grégoire Jacq
🇫🇷 Albano Olivetti
🇬🇧 Hamish Stewart
🇬🇧 Harry Wendelken

7–6(7–5), 6–3

Tournament History
The Open de Vendée, officially known as the Internationaux de Tennis de Vendée, has been a significant event on the ATP Challenger Tour since it was first held in 2013. The tournament has a reputation for attracting high-quality fields, often featuring players who were either on the cusp of breaking into the ATP top 100 or making a comeback.
The tournament has seen several notable champions, including French players like Lucas Pouille, who won in 2024, and Pierre-Hugues Herbert, who claimed the title in 2014. The event has also been a stomping ground for future stars, with players like Andrey Rublev and Jannik Sinner having competed there early in their careers. Its indoor hard court surface makes it a key part of the European “fall swing,” which also includes tournaments in Orleans and Brest.
Venue
The 2025 Open de Vendée was held at the Vendéspace, a state-of-the-art multi-purpose sports and cultural complex located in Mouilleron-le-Captif. The Vendéspace is renowned for its modern facilities and large capacity, providing an excellent environment for a professional tennis tournament. The venue’s indoor hard courts ensured that matches could proceed regardless of weather conditions, offering a fast and exciting surface for the players.
The Vendéspace is not just a tennis venue; it is a major hub for various events in the Vendée region, hosting everything from concerts to other sports competitions. This multi-faceted nature of the venue contributed to the professional and large-scale feel of the tournament.
Player Field
The 2025 Open de Vendée featured a strong player field, with several players ranked inside or near the ATP top 100. The singles main draw consisted of 32 players, with an additional 24 players competing in the qualifying rounds for a spot. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
The top seed for the singles draw was Raphaël Collignon of Belgium, who was ranked No. 93 at the time. He was joined by other top seeds, including Hugo Gaston, Alexander Blockx, and Francesco Passaro. The tournament also featured a mix of experienced veterans and young, up-and-coming players. Wildcards were awarded to French players Geoffrey Blancaneaux, Mickael Kaouk, and Loann Massard, giving them a chance to perform on home soil. The field also included players with special entries, such as Emil Ruusuvuori who used a protected ranking, and Next Gen Accelerator program entrants Henry Searle and Mees Röttgering.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Open de Vendée was a Challenger 75 event with a total prize money pool of €91,250. The singles winner was awarded €12,980 and 75 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points distribution for the singles draw were as follows:

Round
Prize Money (€)
Ranking Points

Winner
€12,980
75

Runner-up
€7,620
44

Semifinalist
€4,550
22

Quarterfinalist
€2,635
12

Round of 16
€1,535
6

Round of 32
€950
0

Qualifier
€0
4

2025 Tiburon Challenger
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Tiburon Peninsula Club, 1600 Mar W St, Belvedere Tiburon, CA, 94920, United States
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger, also known as the Tiburon Challenger presented by Raymond James for sponsorship reasons, was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the seventeenth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, at the Tiburon Peninsula Club in Tiburon, California, United States.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇺🇸 Michael Zheng
🇺🇸 Tyler Zink

6–4, 6–4

Doubles
🇳🇿 Finn Reynolds
🇳🇿 James Watt
🇺🇸 Benjamin Kittay
🇺🇸 Joshua Sheehy

6–2, 6–3

Tournament History
The Tiburon Challenger has been a staple of the ATP Challenger Tour since its inception in 2003. Known for its picturesque setting and high-quality hard courts, it has consistently attracted a mix of rising stars and seasoned professionals. Over the years, the tournament has served as a critical stepping stone for many players on their way to the ATP Tour.
Notable past champions include Zachary Svajda, who won back-to-back titles in 2022 and 2023, and Nishesh Basavareddy, who took home the 2024 singles title. The event has also featured top players who later went on to have significant success on the main tour, such as Ben Shelton, Tommy Paul, and Cameron Norrie. The tournament was a key event in the “fall swing” of the ATP Challenger calendar in the United States, providing a final opportunity for players to earn ranking points before the season’s end.
Venue
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger was held at the Tiburon Peninsula Club. Located adjacent to the San Francisco Bay, the venue is known for its stunning scenic views and beautiful surroundings. The club’s outdoor hard courts provided a fast and challenging playing surface for the tournament. The Tiburon Peninsula Club is a well-regarded private club that offers a variety of sports and recreational facilities, and its strong relationship with the local community contributed to a lively and well-attended event. The tournament was a major community event in Tiburon, drawing fans from across the Bay Area.
Player Field
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger featured a strong singles and doubles field. The singles main draw comprised 32 players, with a qualifying draw of 24 players vying for a spot. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
The top seed for the singles draw was Jurij Rodionov of Austria, who was ranked No. 156 at the time. He was joined by other top seeds, including Murphy Cassone, Jack Pinnington Jones, and Benjamin Hassan. The tournament also welcomed rising American talents, with wildcards awarded to Samir Banerjee, Duncan Chan, and Trevor Svajda. The field also included players who gained entry through the qualifying draw, such as Bor Artnak, Micah Braswell, Andre Ilagan, Daniel Masur, Renta Tokuda, and Olle Wallin. A special exempt was given to Abdullah Shelbayh, and Philip Sekulic competed with a protected ranking.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Tiburon Challenger was a Challenger 75 event with a total prize money pool of $100,000. The singles winner was awarded $14,200 and 75 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points distribution for the singles draw were as follows:

Round
Prize Money ($)
Ranking Points

Winner
$14,200
75

Runner-up
$8,330
44

Semifinalist
$4,975
22

Quarterfinalist
$2,890
12

Round of 16
$1,685
6

Round of 32
$1,045
0

Qualifier
$0
4

2025 Braga Open
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Clube Ténis de Braga, R. Cândido de Oliveira 80 RC, Braga, 4715-012, Portugal
The 2025 Braga Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the seventh edition of the tournament and was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Braga, Portugal.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇭🇷 Luka Mikrut
🇱🇹 Vilius Gaubas

6–3, 6–4

Doubles
🇧🇷 Marcelo Demoliner
🇧🇷 Orlando Luz
🇧🇬 Alexander Donski
🇷🇸 Stefan Latinović

7–5, 5–7, [10–7]

Tournament History
The Braga Open has been a consistent fixture on the ATP Challenger Tour since its inception. It has a rich history of showcasing both established veterans and emerging talent. The tournament’s identity is closely tied to its clay court surface, which provides a challenging environment for players and often leads to long, strategic rallies.
In past years, the tournament saw success from home-grown players, with two Portuguese champions, Pedro Sousa and João Domingues, lifting the trophy in front of their local supporters. The 2024 singles champion was Elmer Møller, while the doubles title went to Théo Arribagé and Francisco Cabral. The tournament’s enduring presence on the tour has made it a valuable stop for players aiming to climb the ATP rankings.
Venue
The Braga Open was held at the Clube de Ténis de Braga, one of the most traditional and prestigious sports clubs in the city. The club, which was officially founded in 1978, has played a vital role in the development of tennis in the region.
The Clube de Ténis de Braga is well-equipped to host a professional tournament like the Braga Open. Its facilities include multiple high-quality clay courts, both outdoor and indoor, which are ideal for the type of challenging play expected in a professional tournament. In addition to its courts, the club provides a full suite of amenities for players and spectators, including a club building with a gym, cafe, and lounge areas.
Beyond its role as a venue for professional events, the Clube de Ténis de Braga is a community hub for tennis lovers of all ages and skill levels. It runs a tennis school for students from as young as three years old to seniors, and it is actively involved in the training of competitive athletes. The club’s dedication to developing young talent and its quality infrastructure have cemented its reputation as a center of excellence for tennis in Braga.
Player Field
The 2025 Braga Open featured a competitive player field, with a mix of top-ranked players and rising stars. The singles main draw consisted of 32 players, with an additional 32 competing in the qualifying rounds for a spot. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
Among the top-seeded players in the singles draw were Carlos Taberner (No. 1 seed), Roberto Carballés Baena, Ignacio Buse, and Elmer Møller. Other notable players included Dušan Lajović and Marco Trungelliti. Wildcards for the singles main draw were awarded to Portuguese players Pedro Araújo, Tiago Pereira, and Francisco Rocha, giving them a chance to compete at a high level on home soil. Players who advanced through the qualifying rounds included Buvaysar Gadamauri, Johannes Ingildsen, Lilian Marmousez, Sumit Nagal, Henri Squire, and Tiago Torres.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Braga Open was a Challenger 75 event with a total prize money pool of €91,250. The winner of the singles tournament was awarded €12,980 and 75 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points distribution for the singles draw were as follows:

Round
Prize Money (€)
Ranking Points

Winner
€12,980
75

Runner-up
€7,620
44

Semifinalist
€4,550
22

Quarterfinalist
€2,635
12

Round of 16
€1,535
6

Round of 32
€950
0

Qualifier
€0
4

Champions
TBD

2025 Antofagasta Challenger
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Acceso AutoClub, Antofagasta, Chile
The 2025 Antofagasta Challenger, also known as the Challenger Dove Men+Care Antofagasta for sponsorship reasons, was a professional tennis tournament that was part of the ATP Challenger Tour. It was the third edition of the tournament and took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in Antofagasta, Chile. The event was played on outdoor clay courts of the Acceso AutoClub.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇱 Cristian Garín
🇦🇷 Facundo Díaz Acosta

2–6, 6–3, 6–3

Doubles
🇪🇨 Gonzalo Escobar
🇲🇽 Miguel Ángel Reyes-Varela
🇧🇷 Luís Britto
🇧🇷 Matheus Pucinelli de Almeida

6–3, 4–6, [10–6]

Tournament History
The Antofagasta Challenger, also known by its sponsored name, the Challenger Dove Men+Care Antofagasta, was first held in 2023. The tournament quickly established itself as a key stop on the ATP Challenger Tour’s South American circuit. The inaugural champion in 2023 was Camilo Ugo Carabelli, who defeated Tristan Boyer in a tough three-set final. The 2024 edition saw another thrilling final, with Juan Manuel Cerúndolo taking home the singles title by defeating Daniel Vallejo. The tournament has consistently attracted strong fields, providing a platform for both established players and up-and-coming talent from the region and beyond. The tournament’s clay court surface is a significant feature, as it caters to a specific style of play and differs from many other events on the tour.
Venue
The 2025 Antofagasta Challenger was held at Acceso AutoClub in Antofagasta, Chile. The Acceso AutoClub is a well-known social and sports club located in Antofagasta, Chile. While its name might suggest a primary focus on automobiles, it is a multi-purpose facility with a wide range of sports and recreational amenities. It is a popular destination for local families and sports enthusiasts.
The club features high-level sports facilities, including tennis courts, which have been the venue for the ATP Challenger tournament. Beyond tennis, it is known to offer other activities such as swimming, basketball, and a golf course. Its status as a comprehensive sports complex makes it a suitable and well-equipped location to host a professional tennis event like the Antofagasta Challenger, drawing on both its existing infrastructure and its local reputation to attract a crowd.
Player Field
The 2025 Antofagasta Challenger featured a strong singles and doubles field. The singles main draw comprised 32 players, with an additional 32 players competing in the qualifying rounds for a spot in the main draw. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
The singles seeds included Emilio Nava (No. 1 seed), Cristian Garín, Hugo Dellien, and Tomás Barrios Vera, who were among the highest-ranked players in the draw. Several wildcards were awarded to local players, including Facundo Bagnis, Daniel Antonio Núñez, and Benjamín Torrealba, giving them a chance to compete on home soil. The field also included several alternates and players who successfully navigated the qualifying draw, such as Joaquín Aguilar Cardozo, Luciano Emanuel Ambrogi, Franco Roncadelli, Juan Bautista Torres, Gonzalo Villanueva, and Carlos María Zárate.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Antofagasta Challenger was a Challenger 75 event. The total prize money for the tournament was $100,000. The singles winner was awarded $14,200 and 75 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points were distributed as follows:

Round
Prize Money ($)
Ranking Points

Winner
$14,200
75

Runner-up
$8,330
44

Semifinalist
$4,975
22

Quarterfinalist
$2,890
12

Round of 16
$1,685
6

Round of 32
$1,045
0

Qualifier
$0
4

2025 Villena Open
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Ferrero Tennis Academy, Juan Carlos Ferrero Tennis Academy, Paraje Casas de Menor, 44, Villena, Alicante, 03400, Spain
The 2025 Villena Open was a professional tennis tournament played on hard courts. It was the eighth edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 29 to October 5, 2025, at the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena, Alicante, Spain.

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇪🇸 Pablo Carreño Busta
🇫🇷 Hugo Grenier

4–6, 6–1, 6–4

Doubles
🇧🇪 Sander Gillé
🇳🇱 Sem Verbeek
🇨🇿 Petr Nouza
🇨🇿 Patrik Rikl

6–3, 6–4

Tournament History
The Villena Open, also known as the JC Ferrero Challenger Open, has been a staple on the ATP Challenger Tour since its inauguration in 2018. The tournament was founded and is run by former world No. 1 and local native Juan Carlos Ferrero. The first edition in 2018 was a special occasion, with home favorite Pablo Andújar winning his first professional title in four years after returning from multiple elbow surgeries.
The tournament’s history has seen several notable champions, including a young Carlos Alcaraz who won the 2020 edition before his rise to global stardom. The event has consistently attracted a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars looking to gain valuable ATP ranking points. While primarily a Challenger event, it often served as a key stepping stone for players on their way to the ATP Tour. The surface of the tournament has varied throughout its history, with some earlier editions being played on clay before transitioning to hard courts.
Venue
The Villena Open was held at the prestigious Ferrero Tennis Academy in Villena, Alicante. This venue is renowned for its world-class facilities and is the training base for many top professional tennis players, including Carlos Alcaraz. The academy features a variety of courts, and for the 2025 edition, the main court, named Pista Carlos Alcaraz, was the central stage for the biggest matches. The academy’s well-maintained hard courts provided a fast-paced and exciting environment for the players and spectators.
Player Field
The 2025 Villena Open featured a strong player field for an ATP Challenger event, with several players ranked inside the top 200. The top seed for the singles draw was Jan-Lennard Struff of Germany, who was ranked No. 102 at the time. He was joined by other top seeds, including Nicolás Jarry, Pablo Carreño Busta, and Lukáš Klein. The singles main draw consisted of 32 players, with an additional 32 players competing in the qualifying rounds for a spot. The doubles draw featured 16 teams.
Wildcards for the singles main draw were awarded to Dali Blanch, Darwin Blanch, and Iñaki Montes de la Torre, giving local Spanish talent an opportunity to compete against the experienced field. The tournament also featured a mix of players who gained entry through the qualifying draw, such as Alberto Barroso Campos, Raúl Brancaccio, Petr Brunclík, Lorenzo Carboni, Maks Kaśnikowski, and Neil Oberleitner.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Villena Open was a Challenger 125 event with a total prize money pool of €145,250. The winner of the singles tournament was awarded €20,630 and 100 ATP ranking points. The prize money and ranking points distribution for the singles draw were as follows:

Round
Prize Money (€)
Ranking Points

Winner
€20,630
100

Runner-up
€12,110
50

Semifinalist
€7,225
25

Quarterfinalist
€4,195
14

Round of 16
€2,450
7

Round of 32
€1,515
0

Qualifier
€0
4

2025 Suzhou WTA 125
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Sungent International Tennis Center, Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort, Suzhou, China
The 2025 Suzhou WTA 125 was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the ninth edition of the tournament and was part of the 2025 WTA 125 tournaments. The event took place in Suzhou, China, from September 29 to October 4, 2025. This year marked the return of the tournament to the WTA 125 series for the first time since 2014, after a hiatus and a period as an ITF Women’s Circuit event. The tournament was held at the newly opened Sungent International Tennis Center.

WTA Tournament Profile

Scores
Order of Play
Draws

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇭 Viktorija Golubic
🇺🇸 Katie Volynets

4-6, 6-4, 6-4

Doubles
🇮🇩 Aldila Sutjiadi
🇮🇩 Janice Tjen
🇵🇱 Katarzyna Kawa
🇯🇵 Makoto Ninomiya

6-4, 6-3

Tournament History
The Suzhou WTA 125, previously known as the Suzhou Ladies Open, has a history dating back to 2012. It began as a $100,000 ITF Women’s Circuit tournament before being upgraded to the WTA 125K series for the 2013 and 2014 seasons. Following this, it reverted to an ITF event from 2015 to 2019. The 2019 edition was the last held before the long break, with the tournament now making its return to the WTA 125 tour.
The list of past champions includes notable players who have gone on to achieve success on the WTA Tour. In 2019, Chinese player Peng Shuai won the singles title, while the doubles trophy was claimed by Jiang Xinyu and Tang Qianhui. Other past winners include Anna-Lena Friedsam (2014) and Shahar Pe’er (2013).
Venue
The 2025 Suzhou WTA 125 was held at the state-of-the-art Sungent International Tennis Center, a new venue located in the Yangcheng Lake Peninsula Tourist Resort. The facility is the largest international-standard tennis site in Suzhou, featuring a total of eleven courts—nine hard courts and two clay courts. The hard courts are built to the same specifications as those used at the Australian Open, while the clay courts meet the standards of the French Open. The center court has a capacity of 1,000 spectator seats. Beyond the courts, the venue is equipped with modern amenities for players and spectators, including a professional physical training area, locker rooms, showers, and a five-star hotel.
Player Field
The tournament attracted a strong field of players, including several top 100 players and promising rising stars. The main draw consisted of 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams.
Singles Main Draw
The 2025 singles main draw featured a number of seeded players, with Iva Jovic (ranked No. 37) as the top seed. Other notable seeded players included Tatjana Maria (No. 44), Suzan Lamens (No. 57), and Alexandra Eala (No. 58). Wildcards for the main draw had been awarded to local Chinese players, including Shi Han, Yao Xinxin, Zheng Saisai, and Zhu Chenting.
The qualifying draw also saw several players advance to the main draw, including Caroline Dolehide, Linda Fruhvirtová, Varvara Lepchenko, and Janice Tjen.
Round of 32

Match
Player 1
Player 2
Score

1
Iva Jovic (USA) [1]
Lulu Sun (NZL) [SE]
4-6, 63-77

2
Talia Gibson (AUS)
Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (AND) [LL]
62-77, 5-7

3
Varvara Lepchenko (USA) [Q]
Janice Tjen (INA) [Q]
6-4, 1-6, 77-62

4
Kyoka Okamura (JPN) [LL]
Kimberly Birrell (AUS)
6-2, 6-4

5
Suzan Lamens (NED) [3]
Xinxin Yao (CHN) [WC]
6-2, 6-3

6
Katie Volynets (USA)
Chenting Zhu (CHN) [WC]
6-0, 6-3

7
Caroline Dolehide (USA) [Q]
Moyuka Uchijima (JPN)
4-6, 6-4, 77-65

8
Joanna Garland (TPE) [LL]
Lucia Bronzetti (ITA) [7]
6-3, 7-5

9
Viktorija Golubic (SUI) [6]
Rebeka Masarova (SUI)
6-2, 6-3

10
Linda Fruhvirtová (CZE) [Q]
Anastasia Zakharova
2-6, 6-0, 6-2

11
Greet Minnen (BEL)
Shi Han (CHN) [WC]
6-4, 6-0

12
Katarzyna Kawa (POL)
Alexandra Eala (PHI) [4]
3-6, 6-3, 5-7

13
Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) [5]
Diane Parry (FRA)
6-1, 64-77, 6-1

14
Yuliia Starodubtseva (UKR)
Dalma Gálfi (HUN)
2-6, 2-6

15
Maddison Inglis (AUS) [LL]
Léolia Jeanjean (FRA)
2-6, 5-7

16
Zheng Saisai (CHN) [WC]
Tatjana Maria (GER) [2]
3-6, 2-6

Round of 16

Match
Player 1
Player 2
Score

1
Lulu Sun (NZL) [SE]
Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (AND) [LL]
6-2, 6-4, 6-2

2
Varvara Lepchenko (USA) [Q]
Kyoka Okamura (JPN) [LL]
1-6, 62-77

3
Suzan Lamens (NED) [3]
Katie Volynets (USA)
5-7, 1-6

4
Caroline Dolehide (USA) [Q]
Joanna Garland (TPE) [LL]
6-4, 6-4

5
Viktorija Golubic (SUI) [6]
Linda Fruhvirtová (CZE) [Q]
6-2, 6-0

6
Greet Minnen (BEL)
Alexandra Eala (PHI) [4]
65-77, 77-63, 5-7

7
Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) [5]
Dalma Gálfi (HUN)
3-6, 6-3, 7-5

8
Léolia Jeanjean (FRA)
Tatjana Maria (GER) [2]
2-6, 4-6

Quarterfinals

Match
Player 1
Player 2
Score

1
Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (AND) [LL]
Kyoka Okamura (JPN) [LL]
6-3, 6-1

2
Katie Volynets (USA)
Caroline Dolehide (USA) [Q]
3-6, 6-2, 7-5

3
Viktorija Golubic (SUI) [6]
Alexandra Eala (PHI) [4]
2-6, 6-2, 77-60

4
Yulia Putintseva (KAZ) [5]
Tatjana Maria (GER) [2]
w/o

Finals

Semifinals

Victoria Jimenez Kasintseva (AND) [LL] vs. Katie Volynets (USA)
Viktorija Golubic (SUI) [6] vs. Tatjana Maria (GER) [2]

5-7, 2-6
6-3, 6-3

Final

Katie Volynets (USA) vs. Viktorija Golubic (SUI) [6]

6-4, 4-6, 4-6

Doubles Main Draw
The doubles field was headlined by the top-seeded team of Storm Hunter and Desirae Krawczyk. Other seeded teams included Moyuka Uchijima and Zheng Saisai, Cho I-hsuan and Cho Yi-tsen, and Aldila Sutjiadi and Janice Tjen. A wildcard for the doubles main draw was given to the Chinese pair of Shi Han and Wang Meiling.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Suzhou WTA 125 offers a total prize money of $115,000. In addition to the prize money, players earn valuable ranking points for their performance in the tournament. The distribution of points is as follows:

Singles

Stage
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

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$5,700
125

Finalist
$2,900
81

Semifinalists
$1,700
49

Quarterfinalists
$1,175
27

Round of 16
$850
1

2025 Samsun Open
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Green Golf & Tennis Club, Denizevleri mahallesi Adnan Menderes Bulvarı 1, Samsun, 55200, Turkey
The 2025 Samsun Open was a professional tennis tournament for women, which was part of the 2025 WTA 125 tournaments. The inaugural edition of the tournament was held in Samsun, Turkey, from September 29 to October 5, 2025. The event featured a singles main draw of 32 players and a doubles main draw of 16 teams, with a qualifying draw for singles.

WTA Tournament Profile

Scores
Order of Play
Draws

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇸🇮 Kaja Juvan
🇨🇿 Nikola Bartůňková

7–6(10–8), 6–3

Doubles
🇨🇭 Naïma Karamoko
🇫🇷 Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah
🇬🇧 Harriet Dart
🇬🇧 Maia Lumsden

7–5, 1–6, [10–6]

Tournament Details
The 2025 Samsun Open was classified as a WTA 125 tournament, which is the second tier of women’s professional tennis after the WTA Tour. These tournaments are designed to provide rising players and those seeking to climb the rankings with opportunities to compete for prize money and valuable ranking points. The total prize money for the tournament was $115,000.
The tournament was held on outdoor hard courts, a common surface in professional tennis that allows for a fast-paced game. The event took place at the Green Golf & Tennis Club in Samsun, a city located on the northern coast of Turkey. The venue provides the necessary facilities for a professional tennis event, including multiple courts for matches and practice.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
Singles

Stage
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

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$5,700
125

Finalist
$2,900
81

Semifinalists
$1,700
49

Quarterfinalists
$1,175
27

Round of 16
$850
1

Player Field
The 2025 Samsun Open attracted a competitive field of players from around the world. The top-seeded players in the singles draw include:

Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah (FRA)
Kaja Juvan (SLO)
Nikola Bartůňková (CZE)
Lucrezia Stefanini (ITA)
Darja Vidmanová (CZE)
Kaitlin Quevedo (ESP)
Maria Timofeeva (RUS)
Sofia Costoulas (BEL)

Several players also received wildcards into the main draw, including Turkish players Berfu Cengiz and Defne Çırpanlı, and former world No. 1 Karolína Plíšková. The presence of both established names and rising stars makes the tournament an exciting showcase of women’s tennis talent.
Venue: Green Golf & Tennis Club
The tournament venue, Green Golf & Tennis Club, is a prominent sports facility in Samsun. While known for its golf course, the club also boasts professional-grade tennis courts that are used for the Samsun Open. The outdoor hard courts provide a consistent and fair playing surface for the athletes. The club’s facilities and location in Samsun offer a suitable environment for both players and spectators.

2025 Internazionali di Calabria
2025-09-29 - 2025-10-05 | Chiappetta Sport Village, Via M. Sorrenti, Rende, 87036, Italy
The inaugural Internazionali di Calabria, a professional women’s tennis tournament, was held from September 29 to October 5, 2025, in the city of Rende, Italy. As a new addition to the WTA 125 tour, the event marked a significant moment for professional tennis in the Calabria region, bringing international talent to the clay courts of Southern Italy.
The tournament was played on outdoor clay courts at the Chiappetta Sport Village, a modern facility equipped to host international tennis events. The choice of clay as the surface was in keeping with Italy’s rich tradition in tennis, a surface that has produced many of the nation’s greatest players.

WTA Tournament Profile

Scores
Order of Play
Draws

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇿 Sára Bejlek
🇷🇸 Lola Radivojević

6–2, 6–7(1–7), 6–3

Doubles
🇮🇹 Nicole Fossa Huergo
🇬🇪 Ekaterine Gorgodze
🇮🇹 Federica Urgesi
🇮🇹 Aurora Zantedeschi

3–6, 6–1, [10–4]

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Internazionali di Calabria was categorized as a WTA 125 event, offering a total prize money of $115,000. The tournament provided valuable ranking points for players looking to break into the top tier of the WTA Tour or solidify their positions. The prize money and points distribution were as follows:
Singles

Stage
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

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$5,700
125

Finalist
$2,900
81

Semifinalists
$1,700
49

Quarterfinalists
$1,175
27

Round of 16
$850
1

The singles main draw featured 32 players, with a qualifying tournament held for aspiring entrants. The doubles competition saw 16 pairs vying for the title.

Player Field
The tournament attracted a competitive field of international players. The top seed in the singles draw was Egyptian Mayar Sherif, a formidable force on clay courts with multiple WTA 125 titles to her name. The second seed was Darja Semeņistaja of Latvia, followed by Switzerland’s Simona Waltert and the Czech Republic’s Sára Bejlek as the third and fourth seeds, respectively.
Other notable players in the main draw included American Bernarda Pera, Austrian Julia Grabher, Oksana Selekhmeteva, and Spain’s Leyre Romero Gormaz, who rounded out the top eight seeds.
The organizers awarded wildcards to several Italian players, providing them with the opportunity to compete on home soil. These included former top-30 player Martina Trevisan, Nicole Fossa Huergo, Tatiana Pieri, and Aurora Zantedeschi.
The doubles field was headlined by the Czech duo of Jesika Malečková and Miriam Škoch. Italian hopes were represented by pairs such as Angelica Moratelli and her partner Darja Semeņistaja, and the wildcard entry of Tatiana Pieri and Dalila Spiteri.
Significance and Future
The establishment of the Internazionali di Calabria was a welcome development for Italian tennis, expanding the professional circuit within the country and offering a new platform for both established and emerging players. The successful hosting of the inaugural event laid a strong foundation for the tournament to become a permanent fixture on the WTA 125 calendar in the years to come, promising to bring high-quality women’s tennis to the passionate fans of Calabria. The event’s success was seen as a testament to the growing popularity of tennis in Italy and the commitment to fostering the sport at all levels.

2025 Japan Open
2025-09-24 - 2025-09-30 | Ariake Coliseum, 2 Chome-2-22 Ariake, Koto City, Tokyo, 135-0063, Japan
The 2025 Japan Open, also known as the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships for sponsorship reasons, was a men’s professional tennis tournament held in Tokyo, Japan. It was part of the ATP Tour 500 series on the 2025 ATP Tour and was the longest-running ATP Tour tournament in Asia, having been founded in 1915 as the Japan International Championships and first played under the ATP banner in 1972. The event was organized by the Japan Tennis Association.
The 2025 edition took place from September 24 to September 30. The tournament was held at the Ariake Tennis Park, a large tennis complex in the Koto City of Tokyo. The venue included the Ariake Colosseum, which featured one of the first retractable roofs in tennis. The tournament was played on outdoor hard courts.
The draw for the singles tournament consisted of 32 players, while the doubles tournament had 16 pairs. The prize money for the tournament was $2,226,470, with the singles winner receiving 500 ATP ranking points and a prize of $416,365.[mfn]“Japan Open Overview“. atptour.com. Retrieved 11 August 2025.[/mfn]
Tournament Details

Date
24–30 September

Edition
51st

Draw
32 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP 500

Total Prize Money
$2,226,470

Surface
Hard

Location
Tokyo, Japan

Venue
Ariake Colosseum

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz
🇺🇸 Taylor Fritz

6–4, 6–4

Doubles
🇲🇨 Hugo Nys
🇫🇷 Édouard Roger-Vasselin
🇮🇳 Rohan Bopanna
🇯🇵 Takeru Yuzuki

7–5, 7–5

Stars to Watch
Main article: Notable Players at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships 2025
The 2025 Kinoshita Group Japan Open in Tokyo featured a top-tier ATP 500 draw led by World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz, making his tournament debut after his US Open win. The field was strong, with second seed and 2022 champion Taylor Fritz and other contenders like Frances Tiafoe and Holger Rune. Notable absences included defending champion Arthur Fils and the injured 2023 winner, Ben Shelton. The event promised high-stakes action with stars like Casper Ruud and local wildcards Shintaro Mochizuki and Yoshihito Nishioka competing.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

Singles

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$416,365
500

Finalist
$224,035
330

Semifinalists
$119,395
200

Quarterfinalists
$61,000
100

Round of 16
$32,560
50

Round of 32
$17,365
0

Doubles (per team)

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$136,760
500

Finalist
$72,940
300

Semifinalists
$36,900
180

Quarterfinalists
$18,460
90

Round of 16
$9,550
0

Venue

Ariake Tennis Park, located in the Ariake district of Koto, Tokyo, is widely regarded as the “Holy Land of Tennis in Japan.” It’s a premier tennis facility that serves as the main venue for prestigious tournaments like the Japan Open Tennis Championships and the Toray Pan Pacific Open.
The park is an expansive complex featuring a total of 49 tennis courts, including 33 outdoor hard courts, 16 outdoor artificial grass courts with sand infill, and 8 indoor courts. The centerpiece of the park is the Ariake Colosseum, a state-of-the-art center court with a seating capacity of 10,000. It’s one of the few professional tennis venues worldwide to feature a retractable roof, which was installed in 1991, making it the first stadium in Japan to have such a feature.
In addition to the main colosseum, the park also includes a Show Court with a capacity of over 3,000 spectators. The venue underwent significant renovations for the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics and Paralympics, solidifying its status as a world-class tennis destination. When not hosting major events, many of the courts are open to the public for use.[mfn]“Ariake Tennis Park“. Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 August 2025.[/mfn]

2025 Challenger de Buenos Aires
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Racket Club de Buenos Aires, Av. Valentín Alsina 1450, Autónoma de Buenos Aires, Argentina
The 2025 Challenger de Buenos Aires, also known as the YPF Buenos Aires Challenger presented by La Roche-Posay for sponsorship reasons, was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor red clay courts. It was the 14th edition of the tournament and was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in September 2025.
Tournament Details

Date
22–28 September

Edition
14th

Draw
32 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP Challenger 75

Prize Money
$100,000

Surface
Clay

Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Venue
Racket Club de Buenos Aires

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇦🇷 Román Andrés Burruchaga
🇦🇷 Alex Barrena

7–6(7–4), 6–3

Men’s Doubles
🇦🇷 Guillermo Durán
🇦🇷 Mariano Kestelboim
🇧🇷 Pedro Boscardin Dias
🇧🇷 João Lucas Reis da Silva

7–6(7–3), 6–1

Tournament Venue
The tournament is held annually at the Racket Club de Buenos Aires, a prominent tennis club located in the Palermo neighborhood of the city. The club’s facilities are well-known and feature a number of red clay courts, which are the traditional surface for many tennis tournaments in Argentina and South America. The intimate setting of the Racket Club allows fans to get close to the action and provides an authentic Argentine tennis atmosphere. The venue’s consistent use for the Challenger de Buenos Aires has made it a key stop on the ATP Challenger Tour circuit, celebrated for its high-quality courts and passionate fan base.
History of the Tournament
The Challenger de Buenos Aires was first held in 2010 and has since become a staple of the ATP Challenger Tour’s South American swing. Over the years, the tournament has provided a crucial platform for both rising Argentine talents and international players seeking to improve their rankings and gain valuable experience on clay courts. The tournament was not held in 2014 and 2020, but it has otherwise been a consistent fixture on the professional calendar.
Past champions have included a mix of future stars and experienced veterans. The 2024 singles title was won by Francisco Comesaña, while the doubles champions were Murkel Dellien and Facundo Mena. The tournament’s rich history and reputation for attracting a strong field of competitors have made it a significant event for tennis in the region.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Challenger de Buenos Aires was an ATP Challenger 75 tournament, offering a total prize money of $100,000. The breakdown of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Round
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$14,200
75

Finalist
$8,330
44

Semifinals
$4,975
22

Quarterfinals
$2,890
12

Round of 16
$1,685
6

Round of 32
$1,045
0

Singles Main Draw
Seeds: The singles main draw featured a competitive field of players. The top seeds included:

Thiago Agustín Tirante (ARG)
Emilio Nava (USA)
Juan Pablo Ficovich (ARG)
Cristian Garín (CHI)
Daniel Vallejo (PAR)
Román Andrés Burruchaga (ARG)
Genaro Alberto Olivieri (ARG)
Federico Delbonis (ARG)

Other Notable Entrants: In addition to the seeded players, the main draw included several Argentine wild card entries as well as players who advanced from the qualifying rounds. The defending singles champion from 2024, Francisco Comesaña, was also a notable entrant in the draw.

2025 Las Vegas Challenger
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Darling Tennis Center, 7901 W Washington Ave, Las Vegas, NV, 89128, United States
The 2025 Las Vegas Challenger, also known as the Las Vegas Tennis Open, was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the tenth edition of the tournament and part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place at the Darling Tennis Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, from September 22 to September 28, 2025.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇯🇴 Abdullah Shelbayh
🇺🇸 Alex Rybakov

6–2, 6–4

Men’s Doubles
🇺🇸 Benjamin Kittay
🇺🇸 Joshua Sheehy
🇳🇿 Finn Reynolds
🇳🇿 James Watt

7–5, 7–6(7–2)

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Tournament Venue
The Las Vegas Challenger is held at the Darling Tennis Center, a premier public tennis facility located in Las Vegas. The center features numerous outdoor hard courts, including a main stadium court, which provides an excellent setting for both players and spectators. The hard court surface is consistent with many top-level tournaments, offering a fast-paced game that tests the players’ all-around skills. The venue’s modern amenities and central location in the Las Vegas metropolitan area make it a fitting host for a tournament on the ATP Challenger Tour.
The Darling Tennis Center has a strong history of hosting both professional and amateur events. Its role as the venue for the Las Vegas Challenger since 2024 has solidified its place as a key location for tennis in the region. The tournament’s organization works closely with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to ensure a high-quality experience for all participants, from the players to the local fans who come to watch rising stars and seasoned professionals compete.
History of the Tournament
The Las Vegas Challenger has a storied and somewhat intermittent history. The tournament was first established in the late 1990s and was held for several years before a hiatus. It was successfully revived in 2015 as part of the ATP Challenger Tour, providing a critical stop for players in North America. Since its return, the tournament has been held at different venues in the city, including the Frank and Vicki Fertitta Tennis Complex from 2015 to 2022, and more recently at the Darling Tennis Center.
The event was not held in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and was also not on the calendar in 2023. Despite these interruptions, it has maintained its reputation as an important tournament for players looking to gain ranking points and break into the top tier of the sport. Past champions include well-known players who have gone on to have success on the ATP Tour. The 2024 singles champion was American Learner Tien, while the doubles title was won by the American pairing of Trey Hilderbrand and Alex Lawson.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
The 2025 Las Vegas Challenger was an ATP Challenger 75 tournament, offering a total prize money of $100,000. The breakdown of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Round
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$14,200
75

Finalist
$8,330
44

Semifinals
$4,975
22

Quarterfinals
$2,890
12

Round of 16
$1,685
6

Round of 32
$1,045
0

Singles Main Draw
Seeds: The singles draw was headlined by several top players on the Challenger Tour. The top eight seeds were:

Jurij Rodionov (AUT)
Jack Pinnington Jones (GBR)
James Trotter (JPN)
Benjamin Hassan (LBN)
Nicolás Mejía (COL)
Dmitry Popko (KAZ)
Mitchell Krueger (USA)
Johannus Monday (GBR)

Other Notable Entrants: The main draw also featured players who entered via protected rankings, including Blaise Bicknell and Philip Sekulic. The tournament also gave wild card entries to promising young players, and others advanced through the qualifying draw to compete for the title.

2025 Lisboa Belém Open
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Club Internacional de Foot-Ball, Estádio Pinto Basto, Av. Bombeiros, Lisboa, 1400-036, Portugal
The 2025 Lisboa Belém Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the ninth edition of the men’s event and the fifth edition of the women’s event, and was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour and the 2025 ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour. The tournament took place in Lisbon, Portugal, from September 22 to September 28, 2025.
Tournament Details

Date
22–28 September

Edition
9th (men)

5th (women)

Draw
32MS / 32WS / 16MD / 16WD

Category
ATP Challenger 100 (men)

ITF W100 (women)

Prize Money
€145,250 (men)

$100,000 (women)

Surface
Clay

Location
Lisbon, Portugal

Venue
Club Internacional de Foot-Ball

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇱🇹 Vilius Gaubas
🇵🇹 Henrique Rocha

6–7(3–7), 6–3, 6–4

Women’s Singles
🇨🇭 Simona Waltert
🇱🇻 Darja Semeņistaja

6–2, 6–1

Men’s Doubles
🇪🇸 Pablo Llamas Ruiz
🇪🇸 Sergio Martos Gornés
🇷🇴 Alexandru Jecan
🇷🇴 Bogdan Pavel

7–6(7–5), 6–4

Women’s Doubles
🇵🇹 Matilde Jorge
🇨🇭 Naïma Karamoko
🇸🇮 Dalila Jakupović
🇸🇮 Nika Radišić

6–2, 6–3

Prize Money and Ranking Points
The total prize money for men’s tournament is €145,250.
Men’s Singles

Stage
Prize Money (EUR)
Ranking Points

Winner
€20,630
100

Finalist
€12,110
50

Semifinalists
€7,225
25

Quarterfinalists
€4,195
14

Round of 16
€2,450
7

Round of 32
€1,515
0

Men’s Doubles (per pair)

Stage
Prize Money (EUR)
Ranking Points

Winner
€7,220
100

Finalist
€4,180
60

Semifinalists
€2,520
36

Quarterfinalists
€1,470
20

Round of 16
€840
0

Tournament Venue
The Lisboa Belém Open is held annually at the Club Internacional de Foot-Ball (CIF), a multi-sport club located in the Belém parish of Lisbon. The CIF’s tennis facilities are well-regarded and provide an ideal setting for the tournament. The main court, Estádio Pinto Basto, is the central hub for the most significant matches, and the venue features multiple red clay courts that are essential for the competition. The location in Belém, a historic district of Lisbon, adds a unique and scenic backdrop to the event, with its proximity to iconic landmarks like the Belém Tower and Jerónimos Monastery.
The CIF has a long history, founded in 1902, and has a strong tradition in Portuguese sports. The club’s tennis section has been a prominent part of its identity, making it a natural fit to host a prestigious international tournament. The venue’s facilities, including the outdoor clay courts, are specifically suited to the type of play characteristic of the ATP Challenger and ITF tours, providing a challenging and fair surface for competitors. The atmosphere is often intimate, allowing fans to get up close to the action and witness rising stars and established players in a competitive environment. The tournament’s organization, with the support of the Portuguese Tennis Federation and the city of Lisbon, ensures a high-quality event for players and spectators alike.
History of the Tournament
The Lisboa Belém Open has steadily grown in stature since its inception, evolving into a significant stop on both the men’s and women’s professional tennis circuits. The men’s tournament was first established in 2017, and has been a consistent part of the ATP Challenger Tour, providing a platform for players to earn valuable ranking points and prize money. Over the years, the event has attracted a diverse field of players, from promising young talents to seasoned veterans. The women’s tournament was introduced later, in 2021, and has since been an integral part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour, offering female players a similar opportunity to compete at a high level.
Past champions have included a mix of international and Portuguese players, such as the 2024 men’s singles title winner Alexander Ritschard and the women’s singles champion Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva. The event has also seen notable doubles champions, such as the 2024 men’s pairing of Romain Arneodo and Théo Arribagé, and the women’s team of Francisca Jorge and Matilde Jorge. The tournament’s history is a testament to its success in providing a competitive and well-organized event that contributes to the growth of tennis in Portugal and on the international stage.

2025 Orléans Open
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Palais des Sports, 14 Rue Eugène Vignat, Orléans, 45000, France
The 2025 CO’Met Orléans Open was a professional tennis tournament played on indoor hard courts. It was the 20th edition of the tournament, which was part of the 2025 ATP Challenger Tour. The event took place from September 22 to September 28, 2025, at the Palais des Sports in Orléans, France.
Tournament Details
The 2025 Orléans Open was an ATP Challenger 125 tournament, offering a prize fund of €181,250 and significant ranking points to the players. The tournament, known for its strong fields and historical significance on the Challenger circuit, attracted a mix of established players and rising stars. The event’s move to the new CO’Met arena in recent years has further enhanced its profile, providing modern facilities for both players and spectators.
The tournament featured a singles main draw of 32 players and a doubles main draw of 16 teams. The indoor hardcourt surface favored players with powerful serves and aggressive baselines, leading to fast-paced and exciting matches throughout the week.
Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Singles
Champions
The singles title was won by Martín Landaluce, who defeated Raphaël Collignon in the final with a score of 6–7(6–8), 6–2, 6–3.
Top Seeds
The tournament drew a competitive field, with several players ranked inside the world’s top 150. The top seeds for the singles main draw were:

Raphaël Collignon (ranked No. 89)
Hugo Gaston (ranked No. 106)
Alexander Blockx (ranked No. 120)
Lukáš Klein (ranked No. 123)
Martín Landaluce (ranked No. 139)
Matteo Gigante (ranked No. 141)
Pierre-Hugues Herbert (ranked No. 143)
Harold Mayot (ranked No. 153)

Notable wild card entrants included French fan favorites Grégoire Barrère and Benoît Paire, adding to the local excitement.
Doubles
Champions
The doubles title was claimed by the pairing of Clément Chidekh and Luca Sanchez , who triumphed over Théo Arribagé and Joshua Paris in the final with a score of 6–4, 6–2.
Prize Money and Points Distribution
As an ATP Challenger 125 event, the 2025 Orléans Open offered a significant number of ranking points, which are crucial for players aiming to improve their ATP ranking and qualify for higher-level tournaments. The prize money was distributed as follows:

Stage
Singles
Doubles (per team)

Champion
€25,850
€11,200

Finalist
€15,180
€6,550

Semifinalists
€8,900
€3,950

Quarterfinalists
€5,180
€2,300

Round of 16
€3,010
€1,300

Round of 32
€1,830
–

Points for the ATP Rankings were awarded based on the following scale:

Stage
Singles
Doubles

Champion
125
125

Finalist
75
75

Semifinalists
45
45

Quarterfinalists
25
25

Round of 16
10
10

Round of 32
5
0

Q. Champion
5
–

Q. Finalist
2
–

2025 Jingshan Tennis Open
2025-09-22 - 2025-09-28 | Jingshan International Tennis Tournament Center, Jingshan, China
The 2025 Jingshan Tennis Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was a dual-gender event, featuring both a WTA 125 women’s tournament and an ATP Challenger 100 men’s tournament. The inaugural edition of the event took place from September 22 to September 28, 2025, in Jingshan, China.
The tournament was hosted at the Jingshan International Tennis Tournament Center. Both men’s and women’s tournaments offered a total prize money of $160,000, respectively, attracting a competitive field of 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams. This event marked a significant return of professional tennis to the region and a new opportunity for players to earn ranking points on the Asian swing.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Men’s Singles
🇺🇸 Eliot Spizzirri
🇦🇺 Alex Bolt

6–4, 6–4

Women’s Singles
🇳🇿 Lulu Sun
🇨🇳 Ma Yexin

6–4, 6–2

Men’s Doubles
🇮🇳 Anirudh Chandrasekar
🇺🇸 Reese Stalder
🇹🇼 Huang Tsung-hao
🇰🇷 Park Ui-sung

6–2, 2–6, [10–7]

Women’s Doubles
🇭🇰 Eudice Chong
🇹🇼 Liang En-shuo
🇹🇼 Lee Ya-hsin
🇭🇰 Cody Wong

7–6(7–4), 6–2

Tournament Link (WTA)

WTA Tournament Profile

Schedule
Draws

Tournament Link (ATP)

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Overview
The Jingshan Tennis Open was a newly added event to both the WTA 125 and ATP Challenger tours for the 2025 season. It was strategically placed on the calendar to coincide with the end of the US Open series and the beginning of the Asian swing. The tournament’s hard-court surface provided players with valuable preparation for upcoming major events in Asia, such as the China Open. The dual-gender format made it a significant event for both tours and a major attraction for local fans.
Women’s Singles
Seeds
The following players were seeded in the women’s singles draw:

Alexandra Eala (PHI)
Talia Gibson (AUS)
Tamara Korpatsch (GER)
Lulu Sun (NZL)
Jodie Burrage (GBR)
Gao Xinyu (CHN)
Mai Hontama (JPN)
Arianne Hartono (NED)

Main Draw
The main draw featured a mix of established players on the WTA Tour and rising stars. The top seed was the highly-touted Alexandra Eala from the Philippines. Other notable players included German veteran Tamara Korpatsch and local favorite Gao Xinyu of China. The tournament also provided a wildcard entry to Karman Thandi (IND) who entered the main draw with a protected ranking.
Women’s Doubles
Seeds
The following teams were seeded in the women’s doubles draw:

Elena Pridankina (—) / Sabrina Santamaria (USA)
Eudice Chong (HKG) / Liang En-shuo (TPE)
Cho I-hsuan (TPE) / Cho Yi-tsen (TPE)
Estelle Cascino (FRA) / Feng Shuo (CHN)

The doubles draw was a 16-team knockout format. The top-seeded pair of Elena Pridankina and Sabrina Santamaria were among the favorites for the title.
Men’s Singles
The men’s singles tournament was an ATP Challenger 100 event, attracting a similar caliber of players from the men’s tour.
Prize Money and Ranking Points
Men’s Singles

Result
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$22,730
100

Finalist
$13,350
50

Semifinalists
$7,960
25

Quarterfinalists
$4,620
14

Round of 16
$2,695
7

Round of 32
$1,670
0

Women’s Singles

Result
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$22,730
125

Finalist
$13,350
81

Semifinalists
$7,960
49

Quarterfinalists
$4,620
27

Round of 16
$2,695
15

Round of 32
$1,670
1

Men’s Doubles

Result
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$7,960
100

Finalist
$4,600
60

Semifinalists
$2,760
36

Quarterfinalists
$1,620
20

Round of 16
$930
0

Women’s Doubles

Result
Prize Money (USD)
Ranking Points

Winner
$7,960
125

Finalist
$4,600
81

Semifinalists
$2,760
49

Quarterfinalists
$1,620
27

Round of 16
$930
1

2025 Laver Cup
2025-09-19 - 2025-09-21 | Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA, 94158, United States
The 2025 Laver Cup was a men’s tennis tournament that took place from September 19 to September 21, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco, United States. It was the eighth edition of the tournament, which pits six of Europe’s top men’s tennis players against six players from the rest of the world. Named in honor of Australian tennis legend Rod Laver, the Laver Cup is a certified event on the ATP Tour calendar.
In a dramatic final day, Team World clinched its third title in the tournament’s history with a final score of 15–9, under the leadership of new captain Andre Agassi. They achieved the victory by winning four consecutive matches on Saturday and securing the final win on Sunday, with Taylor Fritz defeating Alexander Zverev to seal the championship.
Tournament Format and Scoring
The Laver Cup is a three-day tournament with five sessions in total: a day session and a night session on Friday and Saturday, and a final day session on Sunday. The local times for the sessions were 1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. PDT on Friday and Saturday, and 12:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday.
Each day, the competition included both singles and doubles matches. On Friday, the day session featured two singles matches, while the night session had one singles and one doubles match. Saturday followed a similar format, with two singles matches during the day session and a single singles and doubles match at night. Sunday’s schedule started with a doubles match, followed by singles matches as needed to reach the winning score. The match lineups for each day were determined by the team captains and were announced the day before.
The scoring system is unique and designed to create increasing pressure as the tournament progresses. Each match win on Friday was worth one point, a win on Saturday was worth two points, and a win on Sunday was worth three points. The first team to accumulate 13 points out of a total of 24 available points wins the Laver Cup. If the points are tied at 12–12 after all 12 matches, a final overtime doubles match is played to decide the champion. All matches were a best-of-three-sets format with ad scoring. If the sets were split, a 10-point match tiebreaker was used to decide the winner. Every player had to compete in at least one singles match during the first two days. No player could play singles more than twice, and at least four of the six players had to play doubles during the three-day event.
An interesting aspect of the player compensation is that each player receives an appearance fee based on their ATP singles ranking. Additionally, each of the six players on the winning team receives a prize of $250,000 USD. No prize money is awarded to the losing team.
Team Captains and Rosters
This year marked a new era for the Laver Cup, as the event introduced new team captains for the first time since its inception in 2017. Legendary tennis player Yannick Noah took over as the captain for Team Europe, while another icon of the sport, Andre Agassi, took the helm for Team World. Supporting them were their respective vice-captains: Tim Henman for Team Europe and Patrick Rafter for Team World. The captains play a crucial role, not only in selecting players but also in determining the daily lineups, providing on-court coaching, and formulating strategies to help their team accumulate the 13 points needed to win the cup.
The team rosters were comprised of six players each. The three highest-ranked players from each region, based on their ATP singles rankings as of the Monday following Roland-Garros, automatically received an invitation. The remaining three spots on each team are “Captain’s Picks,” which could be announced anytime before the start of the US Open.
Team Europe

Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
Alexander Zverev (GER)
Holger Rune (DEN)
Casper Ruud (NOR)
Jakub Menšík (CZE)
Flavio Cobolli (ITA)

Team World

Taylor Fritz (USA)
Alex de Minaur (AUS)
Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG)
João Fonseca (BRA)
Alex Michelsen (USA)
Reilly Opelka (USA)

Results
The competition began on Friday, September 19, and concluded with Team World’s victory on Sunday, September 21.
Day 1 (Friday, September 19)
Each win was worth one point. Team Europe took an early lead, ending the day with a 3–1 advantage.

Match 1 (Singles): Casper Ruud (NOR) def. Reilly Opelka (USA) 6–4, 7–6(4)
Match 2 (Singles): Jakub Menšík (CZE) def. Alex Michelsen (USA) 6–1, 6–7(3), [10–8]
Match 3 (Singles): João Fonseca (BRA) def. Flavio Cobolli (ITA) 6–4, 6–3
Match 4 (Doubles): Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) / Jakub Menšík (CZE) def. Taylor Fritz (USA) / Alex Michelsen (USA) 7–6(7), 6–4

Day 1 Score: Team Europe 3 – 1 Team World
Day 2 (Saturday, September 20)
Each win was worth two points. Team World made a historic comeback, sweeping all four matches to take a commanding 9–3 lead.

Match 5 (Singles): Alex de Minaur (AUS) def. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6–1, 6–4
Match 6 (Singles): Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG) def. Holger Rune (DEN) 6–3, 7–6(5)
Match 7 (Singles): Taylor Fritz (USA) def. Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 6–3, 6–2
Match 8 (Doubles): Alex de Minaur (AUS) / Alex Michelsen (USA) def. Holger Rune (DEN) / Casper Ruud (NOR) 6–3, 6–4

Day 2 Score: Team Europe 3 – 9 Team World
Day 3 (Sunday, September 21)
Each win was worth three points. Team Europe mounted a comeback, but it was not enough as Team World’s strong performance on Saturday proved to be the decisive factor.

Match 9 (Doubles): Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) / Casper Ruud (NOR) def. Alex Michelsen (USA) / Reilly Opelka (USA) 7–6(4), 6–1
Match 10 (Singles): Alex de Minaur (AUS) def. Jakub Menšík (CZE) 6–3, 6–4
Match 11 (Singles): Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) def. Francisco Cerúndolo (ARG) 6–2, 6–1
Match 12 (Singles): Taylor Fritz (USA) def. Alexander Zverev (GER) 6–3, 7–6(4)

Final Score: Team World 15 – 9 Team Europe
With his victory in Match 12, Taylor Fritz clinched the title for Team World, securing the final three points and bringing their total to an insurmountable 15. The win marked the third time Team World has lifted the Laver Cup trophy.

2025 Hangzhou Open
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-23 | Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center, Bo'ao Road, Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
The 2025 Hangzhou Open, also known as the Lynk & Co Hangzhou Open for sponsorship reasons, was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the second edition of the Hangzhou Open, part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. The event took place in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China, and featured a singles draw of 28 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams. The total prize money for the tournament was $1,019,185.[mfn]”Hangzhou Open Overview“. atptour.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.[/mfn]
Tournament Details

Date
17–23 September

Edition
2nd

Draw
28 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP 250

Total Prize Money
$1,019,185

Surface
Hard

Location
Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Venue
Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇰🇿 Alexander Bublik
🇫🇷 Valentin Royer

7–6(7–4), 7–6(7–4)

Doubles
🇵🇹 Francisco Cabral
🇦🇹 Lucas Miedler
🇨🇴 Nicolás Barrientos
🇳🇱 David Pel

6–4, 6–4

Venue
The tournament was held at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Expo Center. The tennis facilities include a 10,000-seat center court with a hardcourt surface, designed to meet international ATP standards. In addition to the main stadium, the complex features multiple outdoor practice and match courts, also made of hardcourt material, allowing for simultaneous training and competition.
The venue was originally constructed for the 2022 Asian Games, ensuring high-quality infrastructure, including advanced lighting for night matches, player amenities, and spectator comfort. Its modern design and spacious layout make it a key destination for professional tennis in China, capable of hosting major tournaments.
Points and Prize Money Distribution
Singles

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
ATP Points

Winner
$154,980
250

Finalist
$90,435
165

Semifinalists
$53,165
100

Quarterfinalists
$30,805
50

Round of 16
$17,885
25

Round of 28
$10,930
0

Doubles (per team)

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
ATP Points

Winner
$53,920
250

Finalist
$28,960
150

Semifinalist
$16,950
90

Quarterfinalist
$9,400
45

Round of 16
$5,550
0

2025 Chengdu Open
2025-09-17 - 2025-09-23 | Sichuan International Tennis Center, Chengdu, Sichuan, China
The 2025 Chengdu Open was a professional men’s tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the sevent edition of the Chengdu Open, part of the ATP Tour 250 series of the 2025 ATP Tour. The event took place in Chengdu, China, and featured a singles draw of 28 players and a doubles draw of 16 teams. The total prize money for the tournament was $1,190,210.[mfn]”Chengdu Open Overview“. atptour.com. Retrieved 10 August 2025.[/mfn]
The 2025 Chengdu Open was part of the ATP Tour’s Asian swing, alongside other Chinese tournaments such as the Hangzhou Open, China Open (Beijing), and the Shanghai Masters. The event attracted a mix of rising stars and established players preparing for the final stretch of the season.
Tournament Details

Date
17–23 September

Edition
7th

Draw
28 Singles / 16 Doubles

Category
ATP 250

Total Prize Money
$1,190,210

Surface
Hard

Location
Chengdu, Sichuan, China

Venue
Sichuan International Tennis Center

Tournament Links

ATP Tournament Profile

Results
Draws
Schedule

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇨🇱 Alejandro Tabilo
🇮🇹 Lorenzo Musetti

6–3, 2–6, 7–6(7–5)

Doubles
🇩🇪 Constantin Frantzen
🇳🇱 Robin Haase
🇺🇸 Vasil Kirkov
🇳🇱 Bart Stevens

4–6, 6–3, [10–7]

Venue
The tournament was held at the Sichuan International Tennis Center, a modern facility featuring:

A 6,000-seat Centre Court
Two additional show courts with 2,000 seats each
A total of 20 outdoor hard courts and 12 indoor courts

Points and Prize Money Distribution
Singles

Stage
Prize Money (USD)
ATP Points

Winner
$181,065
250

Finalist
$105,610
165

Semifinalists
$62,085
100

Quarterfinalists
$35,970
50

Round of 16
$20,885
25

Round of 28
$12,765
0

Doubles (per team)

Stage
Prize Money
ATP Points

Winner
$32,970
250

Finalist
$33,820
150

Semifinalists
$19,790
90

Quarterfinalists
$10,970
45

Round of 16
$6,480
0

2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-21 | Shenzhen Bay Sports Center, 3001 Binhai Blvd, 福田区, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518064, China
The 2025 Billie Jean King Cup Finals was the pinnacle event of the 2025 Billie Jean King Cup, the premier international team competition in women’s tennis. The tournament, featuring the world’s top eight national teams, was held from September 16 to September 21, 2025, at the Shenzhen Bay Sports Centre Arena in Shenzhen, China. This marked the first time the finals were hosted in Asia since the tournament was rebranded from the Fed Cup in 2020. Italy successfully defended its title, defeating the United States in the final to claim its sixth championship.
Overview
The format of the finals was a single-elimination knockout tournament, with ties consisting of two singles matches and one doubles match, all played as a best-of-three-sets format. The winner of a tie was the first team to secure two match wins. The eight teams participating were defending champions Italy, host nation China, and six winners from the qualifying round held earlier in the year: Great Britain, Japan, Kazakhstan, Spain, Ukraine, and the United States.
Participating Teams
The eight teams that competed in the finals were:

Italy: The defending champions from the 2024 finals.
China: The host nation, making their debut in the finals under this format.
Great Britain: Qualified by winning their tie against the Netherlands.
Japan: Qualified by winning their tie against Canada.
Kazakhstan: Qualified by winning their tie against Australia.
Spain: Qualified by winning their tie against the Czech Republic.
Ukraine: Qualified by winning their tie against Poland.
United States: Qualified by winning their tie against Slovakia.

Notable players on the nominated teams included Jasmine Paolini (Italy), Elena Rybakina (Kazakhstan), Jessica Pegula and Emma Navarro (United States), and Elina Svitolina (Ukraine).
Quarterfinals
The quarterfinals took place on September 16, 17, and 18.

Italy vs. China: The defending champions, Italy, defeated the host nation, China, 2-0. Elisabetta Cocciaretto secured a hard-fought three-set victory over Yue Yuan, and Jasmine Paolini clinched the tie with another three-set win against Wang Xinyu.
Spain vs. Ukraine: Ukraine secured a spot in the semifinals with a 2-0 victory over Spain. Marta Kostyuk defeated Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, while Elina Svitolina came back from a set down to beat Paula Badosa, sending Ukraine to their first Billie Jean King Cup semifinal.
Kazakhstan vs. United States: This tie went down to the deciding doubles match, with the United States winning 2-1. Emma Navarro gave the U.S. the lead by defeating Yulia Putintseva in a thrilling three-set match. After Elena Rybakina evened the score by defeating Jessica Pegula, the American duo of Pegula and Taylor Townsend secured the win in doubles.
Japan vs. Great Britain: Great Britain advanced to the semifinals for the third time in four years by defeating Japan 2-0. Sonay Kartal and Katie Boulter won their respective singles matches against Ena Shibahara and Moyuka Uchijima.

Semifinals
The semifinals were played on September 19 and 20.

Italy vs. Ukraine: Italy won a hard-fought tie against Ukraine, 2-1. Marta Kostyuk gave Ukraine the initial lead with a straight-sets victory over Elisabetta Cocciaretto. However, Jasmine Paolini leveled the tie for Italy with a comeback three-set win against Elina Svitolina. Paolini then teamed up with Sara Errani to win the decisive doubles match against Kostyuk and Lyudmyla Kichenok, sending Italy to its third consecutive final.
United States vs. Great Britain: The United States defeated Great Britain 2-0 to advance to the final. Both singles matches were three-set battles. Emma Navarro came from a set down to defeat Sonay Kartal, and Jessica Pegula also rallied from a set down to beat Katie Boulter, sealing the victory for the Americans.

Final
The final was held on Sunday, September 21. Italy defeated the United States 2-0 to win the Billie Jean King Cup title.

In the first singles match, Elisabetta Cocciaretto (ITA) defeated Emma Navarro (USA) 6–4, 6–4.
In the second singles match, Jasmine Paolini (ITA) defeated Jessica Pegula (USA) 6–4, 6–2.

The victory marked Italy’s sixth Billie Jean King Cup title, successfully defending the championship they won in 2024. The doubles match was not required as Italy had already secured the tie.

2025 Caldas da Rainha Ladies Open
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-21 | Caldas da Rainha Municipal Tennis Complex, Complexo Desportivo Caldas Da Rainha, Avenida Yura Dobrynine, Caldas da Rainha, Portugal
The 2025 Full Protein Caldas da Rainha Ladies Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. It was the sixth edition of the tournament and the first time it was elevated to a WTA 125 event, having previously been part of the ITF Women’s World Tennis Tour. The tournament took place from September 14 to September 21, 2025, at the Caldas da Rainha Municipal Tennis Complex in Caldas da Rainha, Portugal. With a total prize money commitment of $115,000, it attracted a field of 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams.

Schedule
Draws

Overview
The tournament’s upgrade to a WTA 125 event in 2025 marked a significant milestone for women’s tennis in Portugal, establishing it as a key fixture on the international calendar. The change in status guaranteed a more competitive field, with players ranked between 50 and 140 in the world often participating. As an outdoor hard-court tournament, it was part of the final stretch of the regular WTA season, offering players valuable points before the end-of-year championships.
The event was sponsored by Full Protein, with the local organization led by the Portuguese Tennis Federation and the Municipality of Caldas da Rainha. It was celebrated for its community-friendly atmosphere and its role in promoting the sport in Portugal, attracting both international players and local wildcards.
Singles
Seeds
The following players were seeded in the singles draw:

Petra Marčinko
Tamara Korpatsch
Alina Korneeva
Daria Snigur
Kaitlin Quevedo
Matilde Jorge
Tiantsoa Rakotomanga Rajaonah
Eva Vedder

Main Draw
The main draw featured a mix of established tour players and rising talents. Notable entries included former world number one Karolína Plíšková, who received a wildcard, and the defending champion, Alina Korneeva. The draw was highly competitive from the start, with several upsets in the early rounds.
Doubles
Seeds
The following teams were seeded in the doubles draw:

Isabelle Haverlag / Eva Vedder
Madeleine Brooks / Anastasia Tikhonova
Harriet Dart / Maia Lumsden
Julie Belgraver / Kayla Cross

The doubles tournament was a 16-team knockout bracket, featuring specialist doubles players and singles players pairing up to compete for the title.
Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
Polina Iatcenko
🇨🇿 Gabriela Knutson

6–2, 5–7, 6–2

Doubles
🇬🇧 Harriet Dart
🇬🇧 Maia Lumsden
🇬🇧 Madeleine Brooks
Anastasia Tikhonova

6–0, 6–3

Prize Money and Ranking Points
Singles

Winner: €13,480 | 125 pt
Final: €7,304 | 81 pt
Semifinals: €4,608 | 49 pt
Quarterfinals: €3,000 | 27 pt
Round of 16: €1,740 | 15 pt
Round of 32: €1,042 | 1 pt

Doubles

Winner: €4,960 | 125 pt
Final: €2,520 | 81 pt
Semifinals: €1,480 | 49 pt
Quarterfinals: €1,020 | 27 pt
Round of 16: €740 | 1 pt

2025 Tolentino Open
2025-09-15 - 2025-09-21 | Circolo Tennis Tolentino, Viale della Fraternità 3, Tolentino, 62029, Italy
The 2025 Lexus Tolentino Open was a professional tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It was the inaugural edition of the tournament and part of the 2025 WTA 125 series. The event took place from September 15 to September 21, 2025, in Tolentino, Italy. The tournament’s total commitment was $115,000, attracting a field of 32 singles players and 16 doubles teams.

Schedule
Draws

Overview
The tournament was introduced to the WTA 125 circuit in 2025, providing an additional opportunity for players to gain ranking points and prize money outside of the main WTA Tour. As a clay-court event, it served as a significant stop in the latter half of the tennis season, following the conclusion of the major European clay-court swing and leading into the indoor hard-court season.
The event, sponsored by Lexus, was hosted at the Circolo Tennis Tolentino. The first edition drew several top-150-ranked players, as well as promising local talent who received wildcards to compete in their home country.
Singles
Seeds
The following players were seeded in the singles draw:

Mayar Sherif (EGY)
Darja Semenistaja (LAT)
Sára Bejlek (CZE)
Simona Waltert (SUI) (withdrew)
Sinja Kraus (AUT)
Arantxa Rus (NED)
Dominika Šalková (CZE)
Tamara Zidanšek (SLO)
Kaja Juvan (SLO)

Doubles
Seeds
The following teams were seeded in the doubles draw:

Jesika Malečková / Miriam Škoch
Alicia Barnett / Elixane Lechemia
Amina Anshba / Eden Silva
Angelica Moratelli / Aurora Zantedeschi

Champions

Event
Champion(s)
Runner(s)-up

Singles
🇺🇦 Oleksandra Oliynykova
🇮🇹 Nuria Brancaccio

6–2, 6–0

Doubles
🇨🇿 Jesika Malečková
🇨🇿 Miriam Škoch
🇮🇹 Silvia Ambrosio
🇮🇹 Nuria Brancaccio

6–3, 3–6, [10–8]

Prize Money and Ranking Points
Singles

Winner: €13,480 | 125 pt
Final: €7,304 | 81 pt
Semifinals: €4,608 | 49 pt
Quarterfinals: €3,000 | 27 pt
Round of 16: €1,740 | 15 pt
Round of 32: €1,042 | 1 pt

Doubles

Winner: €4,960 | 125 pt
Final: €2,520 | 81 pt
Semifinals: €1,480 | 49 pt
Quarterfinals: €1,020 | 27 pt
Round of 16: €740 | 1 pt
