As the road to the French Open heats up, all eyes will be on the 2025 Madrid Open which is set to take place in the Spanish capital beginning Tuesday, April 22.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek is the defending champion coming into the 16th edition of the Madrid Open. She defeated current World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in an intense final last time to claim the title, and will look to repeat the feat this year.
Sabalenka herself will be keen to win her third Madrid Open title after missing out last year. 2025 Australian Open winner Madison Keys will also be in the running for the title.
The Sporting News is on hand to bring you all you need to know to ensure you don’t miss a minute of the action.
When is the Madrid Open 2025?
The 2025 Madrid Open begins on Tuesday, April 22, and runs through 13 days days until Saturday, May 3 – culminating with the singles final.
How to watch the Madrid Open 2025 in US: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo
Live TV coverage of the Madrid Open 2025 is available on the Tennis Channel. Streaming options are available on Fubo.
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Madrid Open 2025 WTA schedule
The first round of matches start on Tuesday, April 22, with the order of play on most days starting at 11:00 a.m. local time (CEST) on show courts.
This translates to 5:00 a.m. (ET) in the US.
| Date | Events |
| Tuesday, April 22 | Singles First Round |
| Wednesday, April 23 | Singles First Round, Doubles First Round |
| Thursday, April 24 | Singles Second Round, Doubles First Round |
| Friday, April 25 | Singles Second Round, Doubles First Round |
| Saturday, April 26 | Singles Third Round, Doubles Second Round |
| Sunday, April 27 | Singles Third Round, Doubles Second Round |
| Monday, April 28 | Singles Fourth Round, Doubles Quarterfinals |
| Tuesday, April 29 | Singles Quarterfinals, Doubles Quarterfinals |
| Wednesday, April 30 | Singles Quarterfinals, Doubles Semifinals |
| Thursday, May 1 | Singles Semifinals |
| Friday, May 2 | Doubles Finals |
| Saturday, May 3 | Singles Finals |
Madrid Open 2025 WTA prize money
The total prize money at the Madrid Open for the WTA event is $9,160,946, with the winner set to pocket $1,12,0220.44. Here’s the complete breakdown of the singles prize money:
- Winner: $$1,12,0220
- Finalist: $595,768
- Semi-finalist: $330,983
- Quarter-finalist: $188407
- Round of 16: $102,858
- Third Round: $60, 188
- Second Round: $35,135
- First Round: $23,677
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