The Erste Bank Open, one of the standout ATP 500 events on the calendar, returns to Vienna, Austria, for its 51st edition on the indoor hard courts.
This year’s competition boasts a stellar field, with Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, and Lorenzo Musetti leading the charge in what promises to be a thrilling week of top-tier tennis action.
Last year’s champion, Jack Draper, won’t be defending his title due to injury, but the Vienna draw still boasts star power with players like Andrey Rublev, Tommy Paul, and Daniil Medvedev competing.
With Alcaraz out of the picture this week, the spotlight shifts firmly onto Sinner as he eyes the year-end No. 1 ranking, though realistically, snatching it at this stage seems a long shot. Fresh off the Six Kings Slam, he’s back in rhythm and will undoubtedly be the player to beat.
Alexander Zverev’s recent remarks about Sinner and Alcaraz benefiting from selective scheduling could come back into focus as the German aims to make his mark at this ATP 500 event.
The main draw features 32 players, including four qualifiers and four wildcards, setting the stage for a highly competitive tournament.
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 Erste Bank Open 2025?
The 2025 Erste Bank Open is set to take center stage from Monday, October 20, through Sunday, October 26 at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, promising a week of top-tier tennis action in the Austrian capital.
The Vienna Open is hosted at the Wiener Stadthalle in Vienna, Austria, featuring one of the country’s largest indoor hard-court arenas, capable of holding just over 16,000 fans.
Designed by Austrian architect Roland Rainer, the venue first opened its doors in 1958 and has since undergone several renovations and expansions, including upgrades in the 1970s, 1990s, and most recently in 2006.
How to watch Erste Bank Open 2025 in US: TV channel, live stream
TV channel: Tennis Channel
Live stream: Fubo
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Erste Bank Vienna Open 2025 schedule
Fans in the United States can catch all the action from the Vienna Open live on the Tennis Channel. The broadcast begins at 5:30 a.m. ET on both Monday and Tuesday.
Midweek coverage kicks off even earlier, with play starting at 1:00 a.m. ET on Wednesday, before reverting to the 5:30 a.m. start time for Thursday and Friday’s sessions.
Tennis fans can catch the Vienna Open semi-finals on the Tennis Channel on Saturday, October 25, with action starting at 9:00 a.m. ET, while the final follows the same time slot on Sunday, October 26.
| Date | Time (ET) | Round / Event |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 18 & Sunday, October 19 | 5:30 a.m. | Qualifying |
| Monday, October 20 | 5:30 a.m. | 1st Round |
| Tuesday, October 21 | 5:30 a.m. | 1st Round |
| Wednesday, October 22 | 1:00 a.m. | 2nd Round/ Doubles Main draw |
| Thursday, October 23 | 5:30 a.m. | 3rd Round |
| Friday, October 24 | 5:30 a.m. | Quarterfinals |
| Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 a.m. | Semifinals/Doubles Final |
| Sunday, October 26 | 9:00 a.m. | Singles Final |
2025 Erste Bank Open prize money
The total prize money for the Vienna Open stands at $3,180,659, with the champion pocketing a hefty $596,630. The runner-up will collect $321,013 for reaching the final.
Even the semi-finalists aren’t left empty-handed, each walking away with a respectable $171,127 for their efforts.
Being an ATP 500 tournament, the Erste Bank Open carries significant ranking points. The champion will earn 500 points, while the runner-up collects 330 points.
| Prize Money | ATP Points | Performance |
|---|---|---|
| $596,630 | 500 | Winner |
| $321,013 | 330 | Finalist |
| $171,127 | 200 | Semifinalist |
| $87,426 | 100 | Quarterfinalist |
| $46,668 | 50 | Round of 16 |
| $24,889 | 0 | Round of 32 |
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