In the run-up to the second Grand Slam of the year, the French Open, every tennis player has started taking the ATP and the WTA Tour events seriously. The ongoing tennis tournament in Spain, The Madrid Open 2024, provides a perfect platform for them to brush their skills.
One of the most prestigious tournaments in the world of tennis outside of the Grand Slams, the Madrid Open saw a host of stars partaking in the competition. However, it is not just the honour that the players are interested in — the tournament offers substantial payouts.
Here is a quick look at the details of the Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament:
- Date: 22 April – 5 May
- Venue: Madrid, Spain
- Where to watch: Tennis TV
Join us in taking a close look at the prize money pool on offer for the players at the Madrid Open 2024, the date and venue of the finals of the tennis tournament, and more.
Everything you need to know about the Madrid Open 2024
A brief history of Madrid Open’s legacy
Held for the first time in 2002, the Madrid Open will celebrate its 22nd edition this year. This tournament is a part of both the ATP Tour (ATP Masters 1000 tournament) and the WTA Tour (WTA 1000 event).
Traditionally, the Madrid Open is played on clay courts. The only exception to this happened in 2012 when the tournament was held on blue clay courts.
One of the sport’s all-time greats, Rafael Nadal holds the record for the most championships in the men’s singles category (five titles). In the women’s singles division, Czech Republic’s Petra Kvitova has won the most titles (three).
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How much prize money is on offer at the Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament?
According to a report by Perfect Tennis, the total prize money pool on offer for the winners of the Madrid Open 2024 stands at over USD 16.6 million (around HKD 129.8 million). The figure saw a 1.1 per cent increase from 2023.
From this prize money pool, the Association of Tennis Professionals Tour side holds a total prize money of USD 8.4 million. Meanwhile, the amount on the Women’s Tennis Association Tour side is nearly USD 8.3 million.
Here’s how the prize money pool is divided in each category:
ATP singles:
Winners: USD 1.03 million
Runners-up: USD 545,198
Semi-finalists: USD 302,884
WTA singles:
Winners: USD 1.11 million
Runners-up: USD 589,099
Semi-finalists: USD 327,279
ATP doubles:
Winners: USD 416,920
Runners-up: USD 220,723
Semi-finalists: USD 118,536
WTA doubles:
Winners: USD 450,532
Runners-up: USD 238,464
Semi-finalists: USD 128,064
A look at the date and venue details for the finals of the Madrid Open 2024
The Madrid Open 2024, which kick-started on Monday, 22 April, will conclude with the finals on Sunday, 5 May.
Like the rest of the matches of the Madrid Open 2024, the finals of the tennis tournament will be held at the La Caja Mágica in Manzanares Park, San Fermín. The stadium offers a capacity of around 12,500 spectators.
Where to watch the Madrid Open 2024 finals
Tennis fans can live stream the finals of the Madrid Open 2024 from the comfort of their couch on Tennis TV, the official global broadcaster of the tournament.
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(Main and Featured Images Credits: Mutua Madrid Open)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the prize money for the Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament?
The total prize money pool of the Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament stands at USD 16.6 million (around HKD 129.8 million).
– When is the final of the Madrid Open 2024 tennis tournament?
The Madrid Open 2024 will conclude with its finals on Sunday, 5 May.
