The Internationaux de Strasbourg is set to take place from May 18–24, 2025, at the Tennis Club de Strasbourg in Strasbourg, France. As the final clay-court warm-up event before Roland Garros, this WTA 500 tournament provides players with a crucial opportunity to fine-tune their game ahead of the second Grand Slam of the season.
Tournament Overview
- Category: WTA 500
- Surface: Outdoor Clay
- Draw: 32-player singles, 16-team doubles
- Prize Money: €780,637
- Defending Champion: Madison Keys (2024)
Top Contenders
Jessica Pegula (Top Seed)
- Analysis: Pegula leads the field in Strasbourg after an early exit in Rome. With Coco Gauff overtaking her as the American No. 1, Pegula will look to regain momentum before Roland Garros.
Emma Raducanu
- Analysis: Raducanu has shown flashes of brilliance on clay, defeating Daria Kasatkina in the Round of 32. She will aim to build on her form and make a deep run in Strasbourg.
Elena Rybakina
- Analysis: Rybakina reached the final in Strasbourg in 2020 and has the power game to thrive on clay. She will be a strong contender for the title.
Liudmila Samsonova
- Analysis: Samsonova faces Diane Parry in the Round of 16, with odds favoring her to advance. She has a solid clay-court record and could be a dark horse in the tournament.
Notable First-Round Matches
- Emma Raducanu vs. Daria Kasatkina – Raducanu dominated with a 6-1, 6-3 victory.
- Danielle Collins vs. Sofia Kenin – Collins edged out Kenin in a three-set battle.
- Beatriz Haddad Maia vs. Clara Tauson – Haddad Maia fought back to win 3-6, 6-4, 7-5.
Prize Money & Points Breakdown
| Round | Prize Money (€) | WTA Points |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 120,000 | 500 |
| Finalist | 75,000 | 330 |
| Semifinalist | 45,000 | 200 |
| Quarterfinalist | 25,000 | 100 |
| Round of 16 | 12,500 | 50 |
| Round of 32 | 6,500 | 0 |
Tournament Schedule
- Qualifying Rounds: May 17–18
- Main Draw: May 18–24
- Singles Final: May 24 (Not before 3 p.m. CEST)
Fans can watch the Internationaux de Strasbourg live on TennisTV and WTA TV.
