Get ready for an exciting tennis extravaganza! The 2025 Erste Bank Open is just around the corner, and we've got all the details you need to know. This prestigious ATP 500 event in Vienna, Austria, promises to be a thrilling showcase of world-class tennis. But here's where it gets controversial... some of the biggest names in the sport will be battling it out on the indoor hard courts!
The Stars Align in Vienna
The 51st edition of the Erste Bank Open will feature an incredible lineup, including Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, and Lorenzo Musetti. These top players will be joined by other heavyweights like Karen Khachanov, Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul, and Daniil Medvedev. It's a star-studded affair that tennis fans won't want to miss!
Dates and Details
Mark your calendars! The tournament will run from October 20th to 26th, 2025, at the iconic Wiener Stadthalle. The draw will be made on Saturday, October 18th, with the main action kicking off on Monday, October 20th. The doubles competition will begin on Wednesday, October 22nd, leading up to the highly anticipated singles and doubles finals on Sunday, October 26th.
Prize Money and Points
The Erste Bank Open boasts a substantial prize pool of €2,736,875. For singles, the winner takes home a cool €511,835 and 500 points, while the finalist receives €275,390 and 330 points. The semi-finalists and quarter-finalists also earn significant rewards. In doubles, the winning team walks away with €168,120 and 500 points, making it a lucrative tournament for both singles and doubles players.
How to Watch and Follow
You can catch all the action live on TennisTV, and the TV schedule is available on the ATP Tour website. For social media updates, follow the tournament's official handles on Facebook, YouTube, TikTok, Twitter, and Instagram. The hashtag #ErsteBankOpen will keep you in the loop with all the latest news and highlights.
Last Year's Champions
In 2024, Jack Draper emerged victorious in the singles competition, defeating Karen Khachanov. The doubles crown went to the Austrian duo of Alexander Erler and Lucas Miedler, who defeated Neal Skupski and Michael Venus.
Record Holders
The Erste Bank Open has a rich history, and some notable records have been set over the years. Brian Gottfried holds the record for the most singles titles (4), while Tommy Haas was the oldest champion at 35 in 2013. Horst Skoff was the youngest champion at just 20 years old in 1988. Pete Sampras, ranked No. 1, was the highest-ranked champion in 1998, while Anders Jarryd, ranked No. 175, was the lowest-ranked champion in 1990. Brian Gottfried also holds the record for the most match wins (31).
So, tennis enthusiasts, are you ready for the Erste Bank Open 2025? Who do you think will emerge as the champions this year? Share your predictions and thoughts in the comments below! It's sure to be an unforgettable tournament.
