The Grand Prix De Son Altesse Royale La Princesse Lalla Meryem is set to take place from May 19–24, 2025, at Club des Cheminots in Rabat, Morocco. This WTA 250 clay-court tournament has been a staple of the tour since 2001, serving as a key warm-up event ahead of Roland Garros.
Tournament Overview
- Category: WTA 250
- Surface: Outdoor Clay
- Draw: 32-player singles, 16-team doubles
- Prize Money: $275,094
- Defending Champion: Peyton Stearns (2024)
Top Contenders
Elina Avanesyan (Top Seed)
- Analysis: Avanesyan enters the tournament as the highest-ranked player in the draw. She has a 9-6 record on clay over the past year, winning 60.8% of her service games and 43.9% of her return games.
Ajla Tomljanovic
- Analysis: Tomljanovic is coming off a three-set victory over Viktoriya Tomova in the Round of 32, showcasing her resilience on clay.
Katie Volynets
- Analysis: Volynets dominated her first-round match, defeating Carolina Alves 6-3, 6-0. Her aggressive baseline play could make her a dark horse in the tournament.
Ann Li
- Analysis: Li secured a 7-6, 6-2 win over Maria Timofeeva in the Round of 32, demonstrating strong form heading into the later rounds.
Notable First-Round Matches
- Anastasija Sevastova vs. Yasmine Kabbaj – Sevastova is the heavy favorite, boasting a 98% implied probability to win.
- Hailey Baptiste vs. Camilla Rosatello – Baptiste has a 9-5 record on clay over the past year, making her a strong contender.
- Elina Avanesyan vs. Julia Grabher – Avanesyan is favored to win, holding a 62.3% implied probability.
Prize Money & Points Breakdown
| Round | Prize Money ($) | WTA Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 34,228 | 280 |
| Finalist | 20,226 | 180 |
| Semifinalist | 11,800 | 110 |
| Quarterfinalist | 6,950 | 60 |
| Round of 16 | 4,000 | 30 |
| Round of 32 | 2,500 | 1 |
Tournament Schedule
- Qualifying Rounds: May 17–18
- Main Draw: May 19–24
- Singles Final: May 24 (Not before 3 p.m. CEST)
Fans can watch the Grand Prix De Son Altesse Royale La Princesse Lalla Meryem live on Tennis Channel and WTA TV.
