The European Open is packing up and moving cities for 2025. After nine successful years in Antwerp, the ATP 250 tournament is heading to Brussels for its new chapter.
The tournament runs from October 13-19 at the Brussels Expo, with €706,850 in prize money up for grabs.
It’s pretty remarkable how this tournament has grown since starting in 2016. The European Open found its groove at Antwerp’s Lotto Arena and became a solid fixture on the indoor hard court circuit.
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The organizers made some smart moves along the way. They kept the tournament running during COVID when lots of other events got canceled in 2020 and 2021. That consistency probably helped convince the ATP to keep it on the calendar.
Some big names have lifted this trophy over the years. Jannik Sinner won it, along with Andy Murray and Richard Gasquet, who just retired at the French Open earlier this year.
This year’s field in Brussels looks pretty strong. Frances Tiafoe, Felix Auger-Aliassime, and Lorenzo Musetti headline the entry list. There’s also teenage sensation Joao Fonseca, who skipped Shanghai to get ready for the indoor season.
The Money Breakdown
The winner takes home €107,490 and 250 ATP points. That’s serious money for a week’s work.
Roberto Bautista Agut is the defending champion after a surprising run last year. The 37-year-old Spanish veteran beat Jiri Lehecka in the final – not many people saw that coming.
Lehecka’s back this year looking for revenge. If he makes the final again, he’ll pocket €62,720 and 165 points. The Czech player should feel good about his chances on these indoor courts.
Even the semifinalists do pretty well for themselves. They’ll earn €36,870 each, plus 100 ranking points that could make a real difference in their year-end positioning.
Last year’s quarterfinalists included some familiar faces – former champion Auger-Aliassime, Alex de Minaur, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and local favorite Zizou Bergs. This year’s quarterfinalists will earn €21,365 and 50 points.
The top four seeds get a nice cushion with first-round byes. That guarantees them at least €12,405 and 25 points, even if they lose their opening match.
First-round losers still walk away with €7,580. No ranking points, but at least the trip pays for itself.
Who’s Gonna Win This Thing?
Without Carlos Alcaraz or Sinner in the field, this tournament is wide open. Those two have been dominating men’s tennis for over a year now, so their absence creates a real opportunity.
Musetti is the only top-10 player on the entry list, but he’s been struggling in big moments lately. The Italian has lost his last five finals, including a heartbreaking defeat in Chengdu that left him in tears.
Auger-Aliassime might be the smart pick here. The Canadian has won six of his seven ATP titles on indoor hard courts – this is clearly his favorite surface. He’s also still fighting for a spot at the ATP Finals, so the motivation is definitely there.
Despite last year’s heroics, Bautista Agut isn’t the favorite to repeat. At 37, he pulled off something special in Antwerp, but lightning rarely strikes twice.
The move to Brussels adds an interesting wrinkle. New venue, new courts, new atmosphere – it’s anyone’s guess how that’ll affect the players.
2025 European Open Brussels Prize Money & ATP Points Overview:
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