Tennis fans can’t wait for the 2025 Hangzhou Open after last year’s tournament delivered one of the most incredible comeback stories in recent memory. The prize money and ranking points have just been announced for this week’s event.
Marin Cilic’s miraculous title run put the tournament on the map in a big way. The former US Open champ had been battling a nasty knee injury for years, and honestly, most people thought his winning days were over.
But Cilic proved everyone wrong.
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He shocked the tennis world by claiming the 2024 title, becoming the lowest-ranked ATP champion in tennis history. It was one of those feel-good moments that reminded everyone why we love sports.
New tournaments usually struggle to make their mark. Many disappear from the calendar after just a few years. But Hangzhou? It’s already carved out its place thanks to that amazing story.
Big Names Return This Week
Several top players are heading to China for the action starting Wednesday. Daniil Medvedev will be making his debut with new coaches after splitting from Gilles Cervara following eight years together.
Matteo Berrettini is also set to make his comeback. The injury-prone Italian has only played one tournament since getting hurt at the Italian Open back in May. That’s a pretty long layoff for the former Wimbledon finalist.
Andrey Rublev and Alexander Bublik round out the star-studded field competing for the $1,019,185 total prize pool.
The champion will walk away with $154,980. That’s slightly less than the $181,065 on offer at the simultaneous Chengdu Open, but the difference isn’t huge.
More importantly, the winner gets 250 ranking points – the standard haul for ATP 250-level tournaments.
Those points could be crucial for players chasing spots in the ATP Finals or trying to climb the rankings before the season ends.
Medvedev might be especially motivated to grab this title. The 2021 US Open winner hasn’t won any tournament in over two years. A hard-court ATP 250 event seems like the perfect opportunity to end that drought.
What’s At Stake
Here’s what players can earn based on how far they advance:
The semifinalists will pocket $53,165 and 100 points each. Not bad for a week’s work, especially for players looking to boost their year-end rankings.
Quarterfinalists get $30,805 and 50 points. Even reaching the second round pays $17,885 and 25 points – decent money for players making their first Asian swing of the year.
First-round losers don’t get ranking points, but they still earn $10,930 for their efforts.
Brandon Nakashima and Bu Yunchaokete were last year’s semifinalists in Hangzhou. Both will be looking to go further this time around.
The tournament kicks off what’s shaping up to be an exciting Asian swing. After Hangzhou and Chengdu wrap up, the tour moves on to bigger events like the China Open, Japan Open, and Shanghai Masters.
Carlos Alcaraz is already confirmed for the Japan Open entry list, so tennis fans have plenty to look forward to in the coming weeks.
For now though, all eyes are on Hangzhou to see if this year’s tournament can match the drama and excitement of Cilic’s unforgettable 2024 run.
