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Ningbo Open 2025: Key Players, Schedule, and Prize Money
10/12/2025, 1:07:03 PM
Overview of the Ningbo Open 2025
The Ningbo Open, a WTA 500 event, is set to take place from October 13 to October 19, 2025, at the Ningbo Tennis Centre in Ningbo, China. This tournament follows the Wuhan Open and features a competitive field, as several top players will be absent, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, and Coco Gauff. The absence of these players opens the door for others, with Amanda Anisimova being a notable contender for the title.
Tournament Schedule
The tournament will kick off with qualifying rounds on October 11 and 12, leading into the main draw starting on October 13. The schedule is as follows:
- October 13: Round One (06:30-15:30/16:00-20:00)
- October 14: Round Two (06:30-16:00/16:30-20:00)
- October 15: Round Three (06:30-16:00/16:30-20:00)
- October 16: Round Four (06:30-16:00/16:30-20:00)
- October 17: Quarter-finals (06:30-16:30/16:30-23:00)
- October 18: Semi-finals (03:00-06:00/14:00-23:00)
- October 19: Final (12:30-21:30)
Fans in the United States can watch the matches live on the Tennis Channel, while viewers in the UK can tune in via Sky Sports Tennis.
Key Players and Rankings
The Ningbo Open will feature a total of 28 singles players, with notable entries including:
- Amanda Anisimova (WTA Rank 4)
- Mirra Andreeva (WTA Rank 5)
- Jessica Pegula (WTA Rank 6)
- Jasmine Paolini (WTA Rank 8)
- Elena Rybakina (WTA Rank 9)
- Ekaterina Alexandrova (WTA Rank 11)
Other participants include Belinda Bencic, Clara Tauson, and Sofia Kenin. The tournament will also host 16 doubles teams, with defending champions Demi Schuurs and Yuan Yue expected to return.
Prize Money and Points
The total prize money for the Ningbo Open 2025 has increased to $1,064,510, with the winner set to receive $164,000 and 500 WTA points. The breakdown of prize money is as follows:
- Winner: $164,000 (500 points)
- Finalist: $101,000 (325 points)
- Semi-finalists: $59,000 (195 points)
- Quarter-finalists: $31,100 (108 points)
- Round of 16: $15,825 (60 points)
- Main Draw: $11,300 (1 point)
Criticism and Withdrawals
The tournament has faced challenges with high-profile withdrawals. Amanda Anisimova is out due to a calf injury, and defending champion Daria Kasatkina will not defend her title due to injury as well. Jessica Pegula has also withdrawn after securing her place in the WTA Finals.
What's Next
As the Ningbo Open approaches, players will be looking to secure vital ranking points and prize money, making this event a critical stop in the WTA Tour. The absence of top-ranked players may lead to unexpected outcomes, with emerging talents like Jasmine Paolini and Mirra Andreeva poised to capitalize on the opportunity.
