Next week, the Porsche-Arena`s renowned indoor clay courts will host the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Germany, marking the second WTA 500 clay-court tournament of the year.

Since 2006, Stuttgart has been a central location in the European clay-court season. The tournament will feature 11 players from the Top 20 in the PIF WTA Rankings.

Nearly one million euros in prize money is available at the tournament. The singles champion will also be awarded a Porsche Macan Turbo and participate in a celebratory drive on the court following their final victory.

Main draw matches in Stuttgart commence on Monday, April 14, with 28 singles players and 16 doubles teams competing for the titles.

This year, the singles final will be held on Monday, April 21, as there will be no matches on Good Friday.

Here are the essential details about the tournament:

  • Main-Draw Start Date: Monday, April 14
  • Singles Final: Monday, April 21 at 1 p.m. (NOTE: No play in Stuttgart on Friday, April 18 due to Good Friday)
  • Doubles Final: Sunday, April 20, after the singles semifinals
  • Qualifying Dates: Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13
  • Main-Draw Ceremony: Sunday, April 13 at 1:00 p.m.
  • Singles Main-Draw Size: 28 players (including 4 qualifiers and 4 wild cards)
  • Doubles Main-Draw Size: 16 teams
  • Time Zone: Central European Summer Time (BST +1, EST +6)
  • Tournament Ball: Wilson Roland Garros Clay Court

Ranking points and prize money
First round: 1 point | €9,828
Round of 16: 60 points | €13,760
Quarterfinals: 108 points | €27,040
Semifinals: 195 points | €51,305
Finalist: 325 points | €87,825
Champion: 500 points | €142,610

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    Key storylines for Stuttgart to follow:

    • Elena Rybakina returns as defending champion, aiming for her first final since last year`s Porsche victory.
    • Aryna Sabalenka seeks her first Stuttgart title after three previous runner-up finishes.
    • Iga Swiatek, a multiple Porsche winner, looks to continue her Stuttgart success.
    • Jessica Pegula, at a career-high ranking, enters after her first clay title in Charleston.
    • Wild cards awarded to top German players: Eva Lys, Tatjana Maria, Laura Siegemund, and Jule Niemeier.

    Check back for updates as the tournament approaches.