The ATP’s indoor tennis season kicks off October 13th with three tournaments running at the same time. One of them is the Stockholm Open – and it’s got some serious history behind it.
This isn’t just another tournament that popped up recently. The Stockholm Open has been around since 1969, making it one of the ATP’s oldest events.
Its first champion was Nikola Pilic, who sadly passed away just last month on September 22nd.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tommy Paul | 28 | 2,710 | 21 - 9 |
The tournament runs alongside the European Open and Almaty Open that same week. But Stockholm’s got something the others don’t – decades of tennis tradition.
Some pretty big names have lifted the trophy here over the years. Roger Federer won it during his legendary career. He was just nominated for the International Tennis Hall of Fame, which is pretty fitting timing.
The tournament used to be at the Masters 1000 level – think Miami or Indian Wells – but it’s been a 250-level event since 1995. That means it’s a step down in prestige, but still attracts solid players looking for ranking points and prize money.
Tommy Paul is coming back to defend his title. The American had a really solid week in 2024, beating Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-3 in the final.
Paul basically wore Dimitrov down from the baseline. He kept moving the Bulgarian around the court and never gave him easy shots. At 33, Dimitrov just couldn’t keep up with Paul’s relentless style.
Both guys are back this year, along with some other notable names.
Casper Ruud headlines the 2025 entry list. The Norwegian is joined by Matteo Berrettini, Denis Shapovalov, and Marin Cilic.
For Dimitrov, this’ll be his first tournament since a pretty rough injury at Wimbledon. He had to retire during his quarterfinal against Jannik Sinner back in July.
That’s more than three months on the sidelines. Coming back from injury is never easy, especially on indoor hard courts where the ball moves fast.
The Money and Points
The tournament’s putting up €706,850 in total prize money. That’s not Grand Slam money, but it’s enough to get players’ attention.
The champion walks away with €107,490 and 250 ranking points. Not bad for a week’s work.
Paul’s 2024 run was pretty impressive when you look at who he beat. His semifinal victim was Stan Wawrinka, who made that stage as a 39-year-old qualifier. That’s incredible at any age, let alone pushing 40.
The runner-up gets €62,720 and 165 points. Some big names have finished second here over the years – Stefanos Tsitsipas, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga, David Ferrer, and even John McEnroe back in the day.
Losing in the semis still pays €36,870 and 100 points. Last year’s semifinalists were Wawrinka and Tallon Griekspoor.
The money drops to €21,365 and 50 points for quarterfinalists, then €12,405 and 25 points if you lose in the second round.
Even losing in the first round gets you €7,580, though no ranking points. The top four seeds get byes to the second round, so they’re guaranteed at least that much.
ATP Finals Race Heating Up
Ruud’s got an interesting storyline heading into Stockholm. He’s still got an outside shot at making the ATP Finals in Turin.
The Norwegian started the Shanghai Masters ranked No. 11 in the race to qualify. That’s pretty far back with limited tournaments left.
But here’s the thing – Jack Draper was sitting at No. 9 and just ended his season early with an arm injury. That opens up a potential spot.
If Ruud can string together some good results in Stockholm, Vienna, and Paris, he might just sneak in. He was the ATP Finals runner-up in 2022, so he knows how to perform on that stage.
Berrettini’s another guy to watch closely. The Italian’s been working his way back from injury, but his recent results at the Hangzhou Open and Japan Open weren’t great.
That’s pretty normal after time off, though. Sometimes it takes a few tournaments to find your rhythm again.
The indoor hard court season could be perfect for Berrettini’s power game. His serve and forehand play well in these conditions.
With €706,850 up for grabs and crucial ranking points on the line, the 2025 Stockholm Open should deliver some compelling tennis. The tournament’s long history suggests it usually does.
2025 Stockholm Open Prize Money & ATP Points Overview:
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