Get ready for a thrilling tennis showdown in the heart of Europe! The Erste Bank Open 2025 is set to electrify Vienna, Austria, from October 20th to 26th. This ATP 500 indoor hard-court tournament promises to be a spectacle, with some of the world's top players taking center stage.
But who are these tennis stars?
The 51st edition of the Erste Bank Open will feature a lineup that includes Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, and Lorenzo Musetti. These players are sure to bring their A-game, but they're not the only ones. The tournament will also see the likes of Karen Khachanov, Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul, and Daniil Medvedev in action. With such a talented roster, every match is bound to be intense!
Here's what you need to mark on your calendar:
- Dates: The main event runs from October 20th to 26th, with qualifying rounds on October 18th and 19th.
- Venue: The Wiener Stadthalle will host the tournament, with Herwig Straka directing the proceedings.
- Draw: Find out the tournament's lineup on October 18th, when the draw is made.
- Schedule: The main draw kicks off on October 20th, with the doubles main draw starting on the 22nd. Both the singles and doubles finals will take place on October 26th.
And now, the rewards!
The Erste Bank Open offers a substantial prize pool of €2,736,875. Here's the breakdown:
Singles:
- Winner: €511,835 and 500 points
- Runner-up: €275,390 and 330 points
- Semi-finalists: €146,765 and 200 points
- Quarter-finalists: €74,980 and 100 points
- Round of 16: €40,025 and 50 points
- Round of 32: €21,345 and 0 points
- Qualifying rounds: Prizes range from €21,345 to €6,140, with points from 25 to 0.
Doubles:
- Winning team: €168,120 and 500 points
- Runner-up team: €89,660 and 300 points
- Semi-finalists: €45,360 and 180 points
- Quarter-finalists: €22,690 and 90 points
- Round of 16: €11,740 and 0 points
But wait, there's more!
You can catch all the action live on TennisTV, or follow the tournament on various social media platforms using the hashtag #ErsteBankOpen. The official Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram accounts will keep you updated throughout the tournament.
And this is the part most tennis enthusiasts will love...
The Erste Bank Open has a rich history, with some remarkable records. Did you know that Brian Gottfried holds the record for the most singles titles, with an impressive four wins? And in 2019, Dominic Thiem became the last Austrian to claim the singles title. But there's more to uncover...
Controversy alert:
The oldest champion, Tommy Haas, won at 35 years old in 2013, while the youngest, Horst Skoff, was just 20 when he claimed the title in 1988. But here's where it gets controversial—the highest-ranked champion was none other than the legendary Pete Sampras, ranked No. 1 in 1998. However, the lowest-ranked champion, Anders Jarryd, won in 1990 while ranked No. 175. What do these stats reveal about the tournament's unpredictability and the potential for upsets? Share your thoughts in the comments!
