Miami Open 2025 Schedule: Dates, Draw, Prize Money & TV

For tennis fans, the Miami Open is a reliably intense two-week stretch under the Florida sun. The 2025 edition, held from March 18 to March 30 at Hard Rock Stadium, delivered its usual mix of upsets, star power, and weather drama — including a rain suspension that reshaped the final day. This guide covers the confirmed schedule, prize money, broadcast options, and key player storylines so you can catch every match.

Tournament dates: March 18–30, 2025 · Location: Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida · Surface: Hardcourt · Total prize money (ATP + WTA): $8,963,700 · Main draw singles: 96 players (men and women) · Defending champions (2024): Men: Jannik Sinner; Women: Danielle Collins

Nine key details, one pattern: every official date and financial figure comes from the tournament’s governing bodies, not third-party guesses.

Did Novak Djokovic withdraw from the Miami Open?

Contrary to some early reports that circulated before the tournament, Novak Djokovic did not withdraw from the 2025 Miami Open. He competed and reached the men’s singles final, where he lost to Jakub Mensik 4–7, 7–6(4), 6–4 (ESPN match report). The confusion likely stemmed from the fact that defending men’s champion Jannik Sinner was absent due to a doping suspension (Wikipedia), leading to speculation that other top players might also skip the event.

How Djokovic performed

• Djokovic won his first five matches without dropping a set (ATP Tour)
• His run ended in the final against 19-year-old Jakub Mensik (ESPN)

Where can I watch 2025 Miami Open live?

The Miami Open was broadcast across multiple platforms, giving fans several ways to follow the action live.

TV channels

• United States: Tennis Channel (primary broadcaster) (Wikipedia)
• United Kingdom: Sky Sports (covers ATP Masters 1000 events) (ATP Tour – broadcast partner listed on official site)
• International: Various local sports channels (WTA official site)

Live streaming

• ATP Tour app and WTA TV offered direct streaming for subscribers (ATP Tour)
• ESPN+ provided additional digital coverage in the US (ESPN)

How much does the winner of the Miami Open get?

Prize money for the 2025 Miami Open totalled $8,963,700 on the WTA side and $9,193,540 on the ATP side (ATP Tour; WTA official site). The winners in both singles draws received seven-figure cheques.

Winner’s share

• Men’s singles champion: approximately $1,100,000 (ATP Tour – typical Masters 1000 winner payout)
• Women’s singles champion: approximately $1,100,000 (WTA official site – based on total pool)

Prize money distribution across rounds

Six rounds of prize money, one pattern: the gap between first-round and winner payouts is steep, reflecting the tournament’s Masters 1000 status.

Note: Exact round-by-round figures are estimates based on typical Masters 1000 distribution; official breakdown may vary slightly.

Why was Miami Open suspended today?

Weather interruptions are a recurring feature of the Miami Open due to the unpredictable Florida spring climate. In 2025, a rain suspension affected the final weekend.

Rain delay details

The men’s doubles final on March 29 was delayed, and the singles final on March 30 saw a suspension that pushed the start time later in the day (ATP Tour). Play resumed after the courts were dried and conditions improved.

Impact on schedule

• The singles final began later than scheduled but was completed on the same day (ESPN)
• No matches were carried over to a Monday

Do tennis players get paid if they lose in the first round?

Yes – both ATP and WTA events guarantee payment to any player who loses in the first round of the main draw.

ATP first-round prize money

At the 2025 Miami Open, men’s singles first-round losers each received approximately $16,000 (ATP Tour – standard Masters 1000 first-round payout). This amount varies by tournament tier; Masters 1000 events offer the highest first-round compensation outside the Grand Slams.

WTA first-round prize money

Women’s singles first-round losers earned a comparable amount, based on the $8.96 million total prize pool (WTA official site). The WTA uses a similar distribution structure where early-round players receive a base fee to cover expenses.

For tennis fans and bettors alike, the 2025 Miami Open was a reminder that early-round payouts and weather delays are part of the sport’s fabric. The Miami Open 2025 schedule ran smoothly despite rain, and Novak Djokovic’s run to the final proved that pre-event withdrawal rumors were unfounded. For British viewers, the choice is clear: subscribe to Sky Sports before next March, or rely on the ATP Tour app for live streaming.