Wuhan Open 2025: Key Dates, Players, Prize Money, and More

The Dongfeng · Voyah Wuhan Open 2025 is set to be an exciting event in women’s tennis. This tournament marks the final WTA 1000 competition before the year-end Finals, making it a crucial opportunity for players to claim prestigious titles and essential ranking points.

Key Dates for the Wuhan Open 2025

The event’s timeline is structured as follows:

• Qualifying Rounds: October 4-5, 2025
• Main Draw Begins: October 6, 2025
• Tournament Ends: October 12, 2025

Field Size and Structure

Unlike larger tournaments, the Wuhan Open has a 56-player singles draw. The draw will include:

• 43 direct entries
• 4 wild cards
• 1 special exempt spot
• 8 qualifiers

The top eight seeds receive automatic byes into the second round. The doubles competition features 28 teams.

Venue Details

The tournament is held at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre. This venue boasts seven courts, including a Central Court that seats up to 15,000 fans.

Top Players Competing

The 2025 edition will feature top-ranked players, including:

• Aryna Sabalenka
• Iga Swiatek
• Coco Gauff
• Amanda Anisimova

Other talented players like Mirra Andreeva and Jessica Pegula are also part of the lineup. Notably absent will be World No. 6 Madison Keys, who is recovering from an injury.

Prize Money and Ranking Points

This year’s tournament offers a total prize pool of $3,654,963, with the singles champion receiving:

• Prize Money: $596,000
• Ranking Points: 1,000 points

The complete prize money distribution is as follows:

Defending Champion

Aryna Sabalenka, the reigning champion, has dominated this tournament, winning it three times in her only appearances (2018, 2019, 2024). She aims to continue her winning streak upon returning post-US Open.

With high stakes and a competitive field, the Wuhan Open 2025 promises to be an exceptional event for both fans and players alike.