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Rio Open 2024: Schedule, Venue, Prize Money, Live Streaming Details & More
Here's everything you need to know about Rio Open 2024:
The Rio Open, recognized as an essential ATP 500 event, is poised to celebrate its tenth anniversary in 2024. It is slated to be held from February 19 to 25, 2024, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The qualification process commenced on February 17th, with notable players like former world number 38 Alex Molca, emerging Argentine talent Juan Manuel Cerundolo, Italian world number 76, and various South American tennis players vying for a place in the main draw. They aim to showcase their prowess on the challenging lawn tennis surface.
Cameron Norrie of Great Britain secured the title in the previous edition of the Rio Open by defeating teenager Carlos Alcaraz. The Rio Open 2024 is anticipated to feature several number of tennis stars, including two-time Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz Garfia, British number one and 2021 Indian Wells Champion Cameron Norrie, Chilean and Latin American No.1 Nicolas Jarry, Francisco Cerundolo, Sebastian Baez, Arthur Fils, and Beijing Olympic Games men's doubles champion Stan Wawrinka of Switzerland.
Here’s more information about the Rio Open 2024:
Rio Open 2024 Schedule:
Main Draw: Tuesday, 20 February to Friday, 23 February, sessions starting at 1 am IST and 3:30 am IST
Saturday, 24 February: Sessions starting at 12:30 am IST and 2:30 am IST
Sunday, 25 February: Sessions starting at 1:30 am IST
Doubles Final: Sunday, 25 February, third from 1:30 am IST
Singles Final: Monday, 26 February at 2:00 am IST
Where will the Rio Open 2024 be played?
The Rio Open will be held at the Jockey Club Brasileiro in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
At what time will the Rio Open 2024 matches be held?
The Rio Open 2-24 matches will take place at 1:00 am IST and 3:30 am IST (timings subject to change based on the completion of the first match).
Where can fans in India watch the live-streaming of Rio Open 2024?
Fans in India can catch the live-streaming of Rio Open 2024 matches on the Tennis TV app and website.
What is the prize money for the Rio Open 2024?
The total prize money for the Rio Open is $2,100,230 (17,43,18,879 INR).
Here's a complete break-up of the prize money details for the winners and runner-ups in singles and doubles:
- Singles Champion: $392,775 (3,26,00,285 INR)
- Singles Runner-up: $211,330 (1,75,40,157 INR)
- Doubles Champion: $129,010 (1,07,07,688 INR)
- Doubles Runner-up: $68,800 (57,10,324 INR)