The first major clay-court tournament of the year is just around the corner! The top female tennis players are heading to Madrid for the Mutua Madrid Open, a WTA 1000 event.
Madrid is known for attracting a high-caliber field, and this year is no exception. Nearly all of the world`s Top 50 players will compete for the singles title at the Caja Magica.
The main tournament begins on Tuesday, April 22nd, culminating in the singles final on Saturday, May 3rd, and the doubles final on Sunday, May 4th. The singles champion will be awarded almost one million Euros and valuable ranking points.
Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming WTA 1000 clay-court event:
- Main Draw Starts: Tuesday, April 22
- Singles Final: Saturday, May 3, from 5:30 PM
- Doubles Final: Sunday, May 4, 2:30 PM
- Qualifying: Monday, April 21 & Tuesday, April 22
- Main Draw Ceremony: Sunday, April 20, 6:00 PM
- Singles Draw Size: 96 players (including qualifiers and wild cards)
- Doubles Draw Size: 32 teams
- Time Zone: Central European Summer Time (CEST)
- Tournament Ball: Dunlop Fort Clay Court
Prize Money and Ranking Points
Here`s a breakdown of the prize money and ranking points awarded at each stage of the tournament:
First round: 10 points | €20,820
Second round: 35 points | €30,895
Third round: 65 points | €52,925
Round of 16: 120 points | €90,445
Quarterfinals: 215 points | €165,670
Semifinals: 390 points | €291,040
Finalist: 650 points | €523,870
Champion: 1000 points | €985,030
Key Storylines for Madrid 2025
Keep an eye on these important storylines during the Madrid Open:
- Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked No. 1, excels on hard courts but has also found success on Madrid`s clay, winning two titles there previously.
- If Sabalenka wins again, she will equal Petra Kvitova`s record of three Madrid titles.
- Iga Swiatek, the defending champion and World No. 2, has a strong record in Madrid and won her first title there last year against Sabalenka.
- Jessica Pegula, Coco Gauff, and Madison Keys, all from the USA, are also among the top seeds. Pegula reached the final in Madrid in 2022.
- Petra Kvitova, a three-time champion, is participating using her special ranking after returning from maternity leave and seeks her first match win since her comeback.
- Paula Badosa, Spain`s top player, reached the semifinals in Madrid in 2021, but her fitness is uncertain due to a back injury.
- Past Madrid champions Sabalenka, Swiatek, Jabeur, and Kvitova are all in this year`s draw. Dinara Safina, the 2009 champion, is coaching Diana Shnaider.
Stay updated as the Mutua Madrid Open approaches!
