The 2025 Berlin Tennis Open, a WTA 500 event, returns to the Steffi Graf Stadium at the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club from June 16–22, showcasing one of the strongest fields of the season. With nine of the world’s Top 10 players in the draw and a €922,573 prize pool, this grass-court showdown is a pivotal stop on the road to Wimbledon.
Tournament Overview
- Dates: June 16–22, 2025
- Location: Rot-Weiss Tennis Club, Berlin, Germany
- Surface: Outdoor Grass
- Category: WTA 500
- Prize Money: €922,573
- Draw Sizes: 28 Singles / 16 Doubles
- Defending Champion: Jessica Pegula
Field Highlights & Top Seeds
The 2025 edition boasts a star-studded lineup, including:
- Aryna Sabalenka (World No. 1): Still chasing her first grass-court title, but leads the tour in titles and finals this season.
- Coco Gauff (No. 2): Fresh off her second Grand Slam title at Roland Garros, she’s twice reached the Berlin semifinals.
- Jessica Pegula (No. 3): The defending champion saved five match points in last year’s final and thrives on fast surfaces.
- Zheng Qinwen, Mirra Andreeva, Madison Keys, Paula Badosa, Emma Navarro: All ranked inside the Top 10 and in the main draw.
Wildcards: Naomi Osaka, Bianca Andreescu, and Eva Lys add further firepower to an already elite field.
Players to Watch
- Elena Rybakina: The 2022 Wimbledon champ is in form and faces Katerina Siniaková in a Round of 16 clash.
- Ons Jabeur: A former Berlin champion, she’s entered as a lucky loser and remains a grass-court threat.
- Petra Kvitová: The 2023 Berlin winner opens against Tatjana Maria in a battle of grass-court veterans.
📊 Prize Money & Ranking Points
| Round | Points | Prize Money (€) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 | 142,610 |
| Finalist | 325 | 87,825 |
| Semifinalist | 195 | 51,305 |
| Quarterfinalist | 108 | 24,950 |
| Round of 16 | 60 | 13,651 |
| Round of 32 | 1 | 9,829 |
How to Watch & Stream
- TV: Tennis Channel (USA), Sky Sports (UK), TSN (Canada)
- Streaming: TennisTV, bet365, Stake (with account registration)
Grass-Court Trends & Betting Insights
- Fast Conditions: The Berlin grass favors big servers and aggressive baseliners, with 69% first-serve win rate and 5.7 aces per 100 points in 2024.
- Upset Potential: 40% of matches last year were won by lower-ranked players, making Berlin a hotbed for betting value.
- Live Betting Opportunities: In-play markets like next break of serve and total games over/under are especially popular on this surface.
Final Thoughts
With elite talent, fast-paced grass, and Wimbledon implications, the 2025 WTA Berlin Tennis Open is shaping up to be the most competitive WTA 500 event of the year. Whether you’re tracking Sabalenka’s title chase, Gauff’s grass breakthrough, or Osaka’s comeback, Berlin is the place to be this week.
