2025 China Open Overview
The imminent 2025 China Open is set to continue its tradition of generous prize payouts, maintaining its reputation among ATP 500 tournaments. Scheduled to take place in Beijing, this year’s event aligns with the Tokyo Japan Open, running from September 25 to October 1. Notably, the tournament is held in conjunction with a WTA 1000 event, enhancing its profile as a pivotal stop on the tennis calendar.
Last Year’s Champion
Last year’s champion, Carlos Alcaraz, claimed victory in a thrilling final against Jannik Sinner, edging him out in a nail-biting tiebreaker. Alcaraz’s success came with a substantial financial reward, significantly exceeding what was offered to Arthur Fils, who won the Japan Open. For 2025, the total prize money for the China Open is an impressive $4,016,050, with the winner set to earn $751,075, reflecting an increase from Alcaraz’s $695,750 last year.
Prize Money and Points Distribution
In addition to the financial boost, the champion will also receive the full complement of 500 ranking points. The runner-up will benefit similarly, taking home $404,105—approximately $30,000 more than last year—along with 330 points, which could be critical in the battle for top ATP rankings and qualification for the ATP Finals.
Alcaraz’s journey to victory in 2024 included a key semifinal match where he defeated Daniil Medvedev. The player who reaches the semifinals this year can expect to earn $215,360 and 200 ranking points. Last year’s quarterfinalists—Andrey Rublev, Jiri Lehecka, Flavio Cobolli, and Karen Khachanov—will have $110,030 and 100 points on the line for making it that far this time around.
Each participant at an ATP 500 event must achieve at least one victory to progress to the round of 16. Contestants who reach this stage without further advances will secure $58,735 and 50 ranking points. However, first-round exits yield no ranking points, although players in the main draw still receive $31,320.
Notable Absences and WTA Highlights
Despite the allure of the substantial prize money at the China Open, the absence of the previous year’s champion Carlos Alcaraz is notable. Instead, he will compete in the Japan Open. This event is mandated for WTA players, making it a critical competition for top female athletes. Notable entrants include Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff, the latter being the defending champion after winning during her first tournament with coach Matt Daly; interestingly, she parted ways with him just before the 2025 US Open.
Other prominent names in the WTA draw include Amanda Anisimova, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, and Elena Rybakina, making the China Open one of the most distinguished tournaments in women’s tennis.
Prize Money Breakdown
Winner: 500 points, $751,075
Finalist: 330 points, $404,105
Semi-finalists: 200 points, $215,360
Quarter-finalists: 100 points, $110,030
2nd Round: 50 points, $58,735
1st Round: 0 points, $31,320
