The Belgrade Open is back from November 3rd to 9th, 2024, with prize money details now revealed. The tournament first took place in 2021 on clay, where Novak Djokovic triumphed over Alex Molcan in straight sets. Initially, it seemed like the event might not return to the ATP Tour after its single-year license during the COVID-19 disruptions.
This year, however, the Belgrade Open makes a comeback as an indoor hardcourt event. It takes over from the Gijon Open on the schedule due to some operational changes. This Serbian tournament is one of two final ATP-250 events before the prestigious ATP Finals in Turin, where Djokovic will defend his title.
Despite not offering as much prize money as this week’s Six Kings Slam—where someone will earn the biggest paycheck in tennis history—the Belgrade Open still boasts a decent purse of €579,320 for players . Fans might wonder if this amount will attract top talent or if they’ll focus on other tournaments instead.
| Name | Age | Points | Stats 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| rs Novak Djokovic | 37 | 8,360 | 18 - 6 |
Prize Money and Points at Stake:
The ranking points from this tournament could be crucial for players aiming for a spot at the ATP Finals. Alex de Minaur is among those eyeing qualification; he’s on the entry list and needs points after a hip injury disrupted his season post-Wimbledon. Recently withdrawing from Shanghai Masters, he aims to make waves at this week’s European Open.
Winning in Belgrade would grant de Minaur 250 points and €88,125—a significant boost both ranking-wise and financially. Even reaching second place offers €51,400 and 165 points—a worthy consolation that might tip scales towards Turin qualifications.
Semifinalists earn €30,220 plus 100 points each; Federico Delbonis and Andrej Martin were last seen here when they reached semis in ’21 edition! Quarterfinalists get rewarded too: they receive €17,510 along with their fifty-point gain!
Reaching round-of-16 means pocketing €10k alongside twenty-five precious ranking markers while early exits still fetch participants €6k just by being there!
This year’s entry list includes Frances Tiafoe too—known recently for his umpire meltdown antics during Shanghai Masters—and promises exciting matchups ahead! What do you think about these developments?
