The 2025 China Open is once again putting up some serious cash. The Beijing tournament continues to offer way more prize money than most other ATP 500 events on the tour.
This year’s event runs from September 25th to October 1st, going head-to-head with the Japan Open in Tokyo like it does every year.
Carlos Alcaraz had an absolutely incredible run in Beijing last year. He beat Jannik Sinner in what many called one of the best finals of 2024 – a brutal three-set battle that went to a deciding set tiebreak.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 22 | 68,791 | 25 - 5 |
Meanwhile, Arthur Fils won the title in Tokyo that same week. But here’s the thing – Alcaraz walked away with way more money for his victory.
That gap is pretty obvious when you look at this year’s numbers. The total prize pool in Beijing is $4,016,050.
The champion will take home $751,075. That’s a nice bump up from the $695,750 that Alcaraz earned last year.
Like all ATP 500 events, the winner gets the maximum 500 ranking points.
The runner-up isn’t doing too badly either. They’ll earn $404,105 – nearly $30,000 more than last year’s finalist received.
Those 330 points for reaching the final could be huge. We’re talking about serious money in the race for the ATP Finals or even the No. 1 ranking.
Last year, Alcaraz had to get past Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals to reach that epic final. This year’s semifinalists will each pocket $215,360 and 200 points.
The quarterfinalists from 2024 included Andrey Rublev, Jiri Lehecka, Flavio Cobolli, and Karen Khachanov. Making it that far this year is worth $110,030 and 100 ranking points.
Here’s something different about ATP 500 tournaments – there are no byes. Everyone has to win at least one match to advance.
Players who make it to the second round but go no further will earn $58,735 and 50 ranking points.
Even losing in the first round isn’t a total loss. Those players still get $31,320 just for being in the main draw, though they don’t earn any ranking points.
But here’s the shocker – Alcaraz won’t be defending his title. Despite the bigger prize money in Beijing, he’s decided to play the Japan Open instead this year.
That’s a pretty surprising choice given how well he played in Beijing last year.
The women’s side is a completely different story. The China Open is mandatory for WTA players, which means the field is absolutely stacked.
Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff are all confirmed for what’s shaping up to be a field that rivals the Grand Slams. It’s almost like having a fifth major tournament.
Gauff is the defending champion in Beijing. She won the title last year in her first tournament working with coach Matt Daly.
But that partnership didn’t last long. She split with Daly just days before the US Open started this year.
The women’s entry list reads like a who’s who of tennis. Amanda Anisimova, Naomi Osaka, Emma Raducanu, and Elena Rybakina are all set to compete.
It’s easily one of the biggest tournaments on the women’s calendar.
2025 China Open Beijing ATP Prize Money & Points Overview:
| Round | Points | Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
