All about the clay-court ATP 500 tennis tournament in Rio de JaneiroThe 2026 Rio Open presented by Claro runs 16-22 February. By ATP StaffATP 500 action returns to Brazil where Joao Fonseca, Francisco Cerundolo, Luciano Darderi and Sebastian Baez headline the field at the 12th edition of the Rio Open presented by Claro in Rio de Janeiro.Here's what you need to know ahead of the tournament in Brazil:When is the Rio Open presented by Claro?The 2026 Rio Open presented by Claro will be held from 16-22 February. The clay-court ATP 500 tournament, established in 2014, will take place at the Jockey Club Brasileiro. The tournament director is Luiz Procopio Carvalho.Who is playing at the Rio Open presented by Claro?The Rio Open presented by Claro will feature stars including Fonseca, Cerundolo, Darderi, Baez, Lorenzo Sonego and Daniel Altmaier and more.When is the draw for the Rio Open presented by Claro?The Rio Open presented by Claro draw will be made on-site Saturday, 14 February at 2:30 p.m.What is the schedule for the Rio Open presented by Claro?*Qualifying: Saturday, 14 February & Sunday, 15 February at 4 p.m.*Main Draw: Monday 16 February - 22 February.*Monday 16 February - Thursday 19 February sessions starting at 4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.*Friday 20 February sessions starting at 4 p.m. and 6 p.m.*Saturday 21 February sessions starting at 5 p.m.*Doubles Final: Saturday 21 February, third from 5 p.m.*Singles Final: Sunday 22 February at 5:30 p.m.View On Official WebsiteWhat is the prize money and points for the Rio Open presented by Claro?The prize money for the Rio Open presented by Claro is $2,469,450.SINGLES:Winner: $461,835/500 pointsFinalist: $248,480/330 pointsSemi-finalist: $132,425/200 pointsQuarter-finalist: $67,655/100 pointsSecond Round: $36,115/50 pointsFirst Round: $19,260/0 pointsDOUBLES (US Dollars; per team):Winner: $151,690/500 pointsFinalist: $80,900/300 pointsSemi-finalist: $40,930/180 pointsQuarter-finalist: $20,470/90 pointsFirst Round: $10,590/0 pointsHow can I watch the Rio Open presented by Claro?Watch Live on TennisTVTV ScheduleHow can I follow the Rio Open presented by Claro?YouTube: RioOpenOficialFacebook: RioOpenOficialTikTok: @rioopenInstagram: @rioopenoficialTwitter: @RioOpenOficialWho won the last edition of the Rio Open presented by Claro in 2025?Sebastian Baez won the 2025 Rio Open presented by Claro title by defeating Frenchman Alexandre Muller 6-2, 6-3 in the singles final. Home favourites Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo lifted the doubles trophy, defeating Pedro Martinez and Jaume Munar 6-2, 7-5 in the final.Watch highlights from the 2025 Singles final between Baez and Muller:Who holds the Rio Open presented by Claro record for most titles, oldest champion, youngest champion and more?Most Titles, Singles: Sebastian Baez (2)Oldest Champion: David Ferrer, 32, in 2015Youngest Champion: Carlos Alcaraz, 18, in 2022Highest-Ranked Champion: No. 1 Rafael Nadal in 2014Lowest-Ranked Champion: No. 90 Laslo Djere in 2019Last Home Champion: NoneMost Match Wins: Fabio Fognini (15)
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