Madrid Open Champions Chase €1 Million Prize Milestone

The Mutua Madrid Open is raising the stakes for its 2025 champions, bringing them closer to a major milestone in prize money. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will see a notable increase in their earnings, adding extra excitement to this prestigious clay-court tournament. Here’s a breakdown of what’s new and what players can expect.

A Bigger Payday for the Winners

In 2025, the men’s and women’s singles champions at the Madrid Open will each receive a check for €985,030. This represents a 2.26% increase compared to the €892,428 awarded to Andrey Rublev and Iga Swiatek, respectively, when they won the title in 2024. While it’s not quite the €1 million mark, it’s a significant step closer, making the Madrid Open an even more attractive event for top players.

The runners-up will also benefit from a prize money increase. They will now receive €523,870, which is 2.27% more than the €474,609 awarded last year.

Overall Prize Money Increase

The total prize money for the 2025 Madrid Open has also increased. The ATP side of the tournament will offer €8,055,385 in total prize money, a 2.26% increase from the previous year. The WTA tour will have a total prize pool of €7,854,000, which is 2.03% higher than last year. The combined prize money for both events reaches €15,909,385, marking a 2.1% rise compared to 2024.

Prize Money Breakdown by Round

Here’s a detailed look at how the prize money is distributed across different stages of the tournament for singles players:

| Round | Prize Money (€) |
| —————– | ————— |
| Winner | 985,030 |
| Finalist | 523,870 |
| Semi-finalist | 291,040 |
| Quarter-finalist | 165,670 |
| Round of 16 | 90,445 |
| Round of 32 | 52,925 |
| Round of 64 | 30,895 |
| Round of 96 | 20,820 |

For doubles teams, the prize money distribution is as follows:

| Round | Prize Money (€ per team) |
| —————- | ————————- |
| Winner | 400,560 |
| Finalist | 212,060 |
| Semi-finalist | 113,880 |
| Quarter-finalist | 56,950 |
| Round of 16 | 30,540 |
| Round of 32 | 16,690 |

Historical Context and Significance

The Madrid Open has evolved significantly since its inception. It began in 2002 as a men’s indoor event and transformed into a combined ATP and WTA tournament in 2009, played on clay courts as part of the European clay-court swing. The tournament takes place at the Caja Magica in Madrid’s Parque Manzanares and features a 96-player draw, extending over two weeks.

The Madrid Open stands out as one of the three ATP Masters 1000 events held on European red clay. The increase in prize money reflects the growing importance and prestige of the tournament within the tennis calendar.

Key Players and Tournament Details

The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, held from April 23 to May 4, features top players such as Alexander Zverev, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, Taylor Fritz, and Casper Ruud. The draw was made on April 21, with qualifying rounds on April 21 and 22. The main draw runs from April 23 to May 2, with the doubles final on May 3 and the singles final on May 4.

Andrey Rublev and Sebastian Korda/Jordan Thompson were the champions in the singles and doubles events, respectively. The tournament promises thrilling matches and high stakes as players compete for the coveted title and increased prize money.