DALLAS, September 12, 2024 (Press Release)

The Dallas Open is gearing up for a thrilling 2025 tournament, as World No. 9 Casper Ruud and defending Dallas Open champion Tommy Paul have committed to compete. The event, set for February 1-9, 2025, will take place at Ford Center at The Star in Frisco, the headquarters and training facility of the Dallas Cowboys. Premium ticket packages are available now at www.dallasopen.com.

In 2025, the Dallas Open will elevate its status from an ATP 250 to an ATP 500 event, promising the strongest field since the tournament’s move to North Texas in 2022. This upgrade not only attracts top-tier talent but also offers players the chance to earn more ATP ranking points and compete for a share of approximately $2.8 million in prize money.

“I am very much looking forward to playing at the new edition of the Dallas Open in 2025,” Ruud said. “Tournaments elevated to a 500-level tournament bring the highest levels of competition and as a player, I always look forward to competing against some of the best players in the world with the hopes of coming out on top”.

Ruud, who reached the Round of 16 at this year’s U.S. Open, is a 12-time winner on the ATP Tour, including two titles in 2024 (Geneva, Barcelona). The 25-year old Ruud finished as the runner-up at the 2022 and 2023 French Open and the 2022 U.S. Open. He was previously ranked as high as No. 2 in the world (September 2022), securing his place as the highest-ranked Norwegian in history.

“Elevating the Dallas Open to a 500-level event will bring the best players in the world to North Texas,” Tournament Director Peter Lebedevs said. “Casper Ruud and Tommy Paul are two of the premier players on tour and we look forward to adding more high-level talent to America’s newest ATP 500-level tournament. The 2025 Dallas Open will feature the event’s deepest field yet as players will be competing for the largest purse in tournament history while playing in one of the most impressive facilities in the world.”

Paul, the 2024 Dallas Open champion, is one of the top Americans on the ATP Tour, currently ranked No. 13 in the world. He was a 2024 Olympic bronze medalist in doubles alongside Taylor Fritz and recently also reached the Round of 16 at the U.S. Open for the second year in a row. Paul secured his third career ATP Tour title in February in Dallas, beating Americans Ben Shelton 6-2, 6-4 and Marcos Giron 7-6(3), 5-7, 6-3 in the semifinals and final, respectively.

“The Dallas Open will always be special to me and I’m looking forward to defending my title from 2024,” Paul said. “I’m excited for next year’s tournament and playing against some of the best players in the world at The Star in Frisco.”

PREMIUM TICKETS

Premium ticket options now available for purchase include Courtside Boxes, the Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 40 Love Suite, the Comfort Loge, and the Sideline Club.

Each Courtside Box includes four seats, located just steps from Center Court, as well as access to the Choctaw Club (all-inclusive upscale food and beverage), two parking passes, and an ATP Tour player meet-and-greet.

The Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Cove 40 Love Suite includes seats in a private suite with all-inclusive food and beverages, private bathrooms, parking pass, and a player meet-and-greet for each night session.

Comfort Loge seats are the largest and most comfortable seats available at the 2025 Dallas Open. Located in the first two rows directly behind the VIP Boxes, these seats offer access to a private club, player meet-and-greets, and VIP parking.

The Sideline Club provides guests with premium sightlines of Center Court and access to the exclusive Sideline Club located directly below the seats. The Sideline Club offers elevated food and beverages and also overlooks the Grandstand Court allowing fans to watch matches on both courts at the same time.

The Dallas Open will be one of 16 global events at the 500-level and one of only two in the U.S. Even as a 500-level tournament, the Dallas Open will continue its tradition of awarding the top male tennis player at SMU with a singles main draw wildcard.