The entry list for the 2025 Brisbane International is very strong, and the players will try to win the largest share of a decent prize money pot.
Radek Stepanek won the first ATP edition of the Brisbane International in 2009. The tournament is a combined event with WTA players also competing. Aryna Sabalenka is among those set to compete in the women's singles.
Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andy Roddick, and Kei Nishikori are some of the high-profile ATP winners of the Brisbane International since its inception. Nick Kyrgios also won his home tournament in 2018.
Kyrgios will play just his second professional tournament since the end of the 2022 season at the Brisbane International. He had been missing because of severe wrist and ankle injuries that threatened to end the 29-year-old's career.
Novak Djokovic and Kyrgios have struck an unlikely friendship after the heated words the Australian used to direct at him, and the two will play doubles together at the Brisbane International, which should thrill the fans who have bought tickets.
The pair recently discussed their dynamic and how the decision to play doubles as a partnership arose. Doubles matches are often overshadowed at tournaments, but that will not be true for Djokovic and Kyrgios.
There are 32 players in the singles draw, including Djokovic and Kyrgios. Defending champion Grigor Dimitrov, Frances Tiafoe, and Matteo Berrettini are among the other players in the draw at the Brisbane International, fighting for their share of $766,290 in prize money distributed at the event.
This year's Brisbane International champion will receive $96,985 for their efforts and 250 ranking points. That should incentivize players to give it everything and try their best throughout the tournament.
The runner-up at the ATP 250 tournament in Brisbane will still be handsomely rewarded for that achievement with $56,580 and 165 ranking points. Holger Rune was last year's runner-up at the Brisbane International.
Reaching the semifinal of an ATP 250 tournament like the one in Brisbane can make a significant difference to lower-ranked players. Players who lose at that stage will attain $33,055 and 100 ranking points.
James Duckworth, Matteo Arnaldi, Rafael Nadal, and Rinky Hijikata were the four losing quarterfinalists at the 2024 Brisbane International. This year's quarterfinalists will get $18,685 and 50 ranking points for reaching that stage.
$10,955 and 50 ranking points will be awarded to those who lose in the round of 16. Because of the 50 ranking points on offer, those who qualify for the main draw can benefit hugely just by winning one main draw match.
No ranking points are awarded to players who lose in the opening round of 32-man ATP 250 tournaments like the Brisbane International. However, $6,580 is given to the players who fall in the opening round of this year's event in Brisbane.
The 2025 Brisbane International promises to be a thrilling event because of the high-profile players in the draw. It should prepare those men for the year's opening Grand Slam at the Australian Open.
Points | Prize Money | |
Winner | 250 points | $96,985 |
Finalist | 165 points | $56,580 |
Semi-finalists | 100 points | $33,055 |
Quarter-finalists | 50 points | $18,685 |
2nd round | 25 points | $10,955 |
1st round | 0 points | $6,580 |