Last Updated on June 19, 2023
The Bett1 Open, also known as the German Open, is a WTA 500 tennis event. It’s scheduled to take place on the grass courts of the historic Rot-Weiss Tennis Club in Berlin, Germany.
Founded in the late 19th century, the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club has hosted many renowned German tennis players throughout the 20th century. Initially, women’s matches at the club were played on clay courts until 2008. However, to cater to a premier women’s tournament, several courts have been converted into grass surfaces. The club’s main arena, named after the famed German tennis player Steffi Graf, has a seating capacity of 7,000 spectators.
The 2023 Bett1 Open is set to be the 96th edition of this tournament. The event is planned to run from June 19 to June 25, 2023.
WTA German Open Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA Bett1 Open presented by Ecotrans Group has increased for the 2023 tennis season. The total prize money came to €678,814, up 3.00% from 2022. The champion in Berlin will receive just over 15% of that total – €104,478 if she wins the trophy. The runner-up will receive a good payout, pocketing €64,500 for her efforts. There is a significant drop off in prize money after the semi-final stage, with the two losing players in that round taking home €37,672 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive €17,796 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with €5,974.
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA 500 event in Berlin this year.
Singles
| Stage | Prize Money € EUR | Prize Money $ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | €104,478 | $126,941 |
| Runner-up | €64,500 | $78,368 |
| Semifinal | €37,672 | $45,771 |
| Quarterfinal | €17,796 | $21,622 |
| Round 2 | €9,156 | $11,125 |
| Round 1 | €5,974 | $7,258 |
| Q2 | €4,860 | $5,905 |
| Q1 | €2,488 | $3,023 |
Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money € EUR | Prize Money $ USD |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | €34,780 | $39,997 |
| Runner-up | €21,130 | $24,300 |
| Semifinal | €12,090 | $13,904 |
| Quarterfinal | €6,260 | $7,199 |
| Round 1 | €3,780 | $4,347 |
Bett1 Open Prize Money History
In the table below we have collected data on how prize money in this tournament has changed in recent years.
| Year | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $780,637 |
| 2022 | $757,900 |
| 2021 | $565,530 |
| 2008 | $1,340,000 |
WTA Bett1 Open Entry List Will Be Headed by Aryna Sabalenka
The event will feature the participation of notable figures of German tennis such as Sabine Lisicki, Jule Niemeier, and Laura Siegemund.
In singles, the trophy will be contested by 32 athletes, while 16 will take part in the doubles event. The top seeds are the Belarussian Aryna Sabalenka and Kazakhstani Elena Rybakina.
The last event in 2022 was won by Ons Jabeur, beating Belinda Bencic in the final. A Tunisian tennis player, Ons Jabeur, will defend his title this year.
Seeds
| Country | Player | Rank | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aryna Sabalenka | 2 | 1 | |
 KAZ | Elena Rybakina | 3 | 2 |
 FRA | Caroline Garcia | 4 | 3 |
 TUN | Ons Jabeur | 6 | 4 |
 USA | Coco Gauff | 7 | 5 |
 GRE | Maria Sakkari | 8 | 6 |
 CZE | Petra Kvitová | 9 | 7 |
| Daria Kasatkina | 11 | 8 |
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WTA German Open: History Of The Competition
The German Open tennis tournament has a rich history that dates back to its inaugural event in 1896. Initially, it was held in Hamburg before being relocated to West Berlin in 1979. However, the tournament was paused in 1980 due to the Fed Cup taking place in the German capital. After a one-year hiatus, the regular tournament was resumed in 1981.
Significant renovations were made to the Rot-Weiss Tennis Club stadium, the current venue of the tournament, in 1983. The upgrades saw the introduction of a new center court with a seating capacity of 3,600, which was later expanded to 4,000 seats in 1986. The tournament’s popularity peaked in the early 90s, after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1990 opened it up to the citizens of East Berlin. During this time, the famous airline, Lufthansa, began sponsoring the tournament, leading to the naming of the tournament as the Lufthansa Cup and later the Lufthansa Cup German Open.
The tournament’s name underwent several changes throughout the years, often reflecting the main sponsor at the time. These included the Eurocard German Open, MasterCard German Open, and Qatar Telecom German Open, among others. Since 2020, the tournament has been called the Bett1open, named after the home and office products company that sponsors it.
Despite the tournament’s rich history, it went through challenging times in 2003 when all leading sponsors withdrew their support. To keep the event running, the organizers partnered with the Qatar Tennis Federation. Despite this collaboration, the tournament struggled with significantly reduced attendance and was discontinued in 2008.
The German Open is particularly notable for Steffi Graf, a local favorite, who won the tournament nine times consecutively. Other prominent winners include German Helga Nissen-Masthoff and Belgian Justine Henin, who each have three titles, and multiple winners like Chris Evert, Conchita Martinez, and Amelie Moresmo.
WTA German Open Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA 500 event in Berlin.
| Stage | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 470 |
| Runner Up | 305 |
| Semifinal | 185 |
| Quarterfinal | 100 |
| Round 2 | 55 |
| Round 1 | 1 |
