Rio Open 2026: check out the format, details and favorites of the Rio de Janeiro ATP 500!

From February 16 to 22, the Rio Open 2026 takes place. As part of the ATP 500 category, it is the largest tennis event in South America. With elite athletes from the global circuit competing, fans can also enjoy the action through sports betting.

Before the first serve, learn about the Rio Open format and the main players in the field. See where to watch and how to bet on the ATP 500 tournament here at Blaze.

Where and when does the Rio Open 2026 take place?

The Rio Open 2026 will be held from February 16 to 22 at the Jockey Club Brasileiro. The venue features eight clay courts. The main one is the Quadra Guga Kuerten, with a capacity of 6,200 spectators.

This is the 12th edition of the tournament, part of the ATP Tour ATP 500 category, which awards 500 ranking points to the champion. Total prize money is nearly US$ 2.5 million.

The tournament has been held consecutively since 2014, except in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The defending champion is Sebastián Báez, who also won in 2024 and is currently ranked No. 34 in the world.

Carlos Alcaraz, the current ATP No. 1, won the title in 2022 but lost the 2023 final to Britain’s Cameron Norrie, now ranked No. 26. Tennis legend Rafael Nadal was the first Rio Open champion in 2014. Other singles winners include David Ferrer, Pablo Cuevas, Dominic Thiem, Diego Schwartzman, Laslo Djere and Cristian Garín.

In doubles, Brazilians Rafael Matos and Marcelo Melo are the reigning champions. Matos also won in 2024 alongside Colombia’s Nicolás Barrientos.

In 2022, Italians Simone Bolelli and Fabio Fognini claimed the title. In 2023, the trophy went to Argentines Máximo González and Andrés Molteni. Before the pandemic, Colombians Juan Sebastián Cabal and Robert Farah won twice, in 2014 and 2016.

The 2015 title went to Slovakia’s Martin Kližan and Austria’s Philipp Oswald. Spain’s Pablo Carreño Busta and Pablo Cuevas won in 2017. In 2018, Spaniards David Marrero and Fernando Verdasco lifted the trophy.

2023 champion Máximo González had also won in 2019 with Chile’s Nicolás Jarry. The 2020 title went to Spain’s Marcel Granollers and Argentina’s Horacio Zeballos.

What is the Rio Open format?

The Rio de Janeiro ATP 500 follows a straight knockout format, as in other tour events. A loss means elimination. With 32 players in singles, the tournament begins at the Round of 32. The Round of 16 takes place on February 18, followed by the quarterfinals the next day, then semifinals and the final on Sunday (22).

The doubles event features 16 teams and starts directly at the Round of 16. The champions will also be crowned on February 22.

In addition to 500 ranking points, the singles champion earns over US$ 450,000. The runner-up receives 330 points and nearly US$ 250,000. Prize money starts at over US$ 20,000 for players advancing past the first round.

In doubles, the winning team receives US$ 150,000 and 500 points. The runners-up earn 300 points and US$ 80,000. Teams advancing beyond the first round also receive at least US$ 10,000.

Singles

Thirty-two players compete in the singles draw. Defending champion Sebastián Báez is one of the top names. Brazilian rising star João Fonseca is also part of the Rio Open lineup.

Other players include Italians Luciano Darderi, Lorenzo Sonego and Matteo Berrettini, as well as Germans Daniel Altmaier and Yannick Hanfmann.

Argentina has the largest representation, with Camilo Ugo Carabelli, Tomás Martín Etcheverry, Francisco Comesaña, Mariano Navone and Juan Manuel Cerúndolo alongside Báez.

Spain is represented by Pedro Martínez and Carlos Taberner, while Chile fields Alejandro Tabilo and Cristian Garín.

Brazil is also represented by João Lucas Reis, Guto Miguel and Gustavo Heide.

Other confirmed players include Alexandre Muller, Damir Džumhur, Emilio Nava, Laslo Djere, Ignacio Buse and Vít Kopřiva.

Doubles

Confirmed doubles teams include Tomás Martín Etcheverry and Luciano Darderi, who are also competing in singles. Argentines Francisco Cerúndolo and Francisco Comesaña form another team.

Damir Džumhur and Alexandre Muller are competing together in doubles. Defending doubles champion Rafael Matos now partners with Orlando Luz.

Same-nationality teams include French duo Sadio Doumbia and Fabien Reboul, Argentines Máximo González and Andrés Molteni, and Germans Jakob Schnaitter and Mark Wallner.

Other partnerships include Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos, Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard, Evan King and John Peers, Alexander Erler and Robert Galloway, Constantin Frantzen and Robin Haase, as well as Sander Gillé and Sem Verbeek.

Main odds for Rio Open 2026

Now that you know who will take the court, it’s time to prepare your picks. Check out the best ATP Rio odds at Blaze — but remember that the numbers may change as the tournament progresses.

Francisco Cerúndolo is the favorite for the title at 5.0 odds, followed by João Fonseca at 6.50. Luciano Darderi comes next at 7.0, while Sebastián Báez is priced at 8.0.

Camilo Ugo Carabelli stands at 9.0, Alexandre Muller at 11.0 and Tomás Martín Etcheverry at 12.0. Daniel Altmaier is listed at 15.0, Matteo Berrettini at 20.0, and Vít Kopřiva and Lorenzo Sonego share 25.0 odds.

Where to watch Rio Open 2026

Brazilian tennis fans can follow the tournament on SporTV channels, with SporTV 3 providing special coverage of the ATP 500 event.

Bet responsibly on Rio Open 2026 at Blaze!

When the first ball is tossed for the opening serve of the Rio Open, all eyes will be on the courts. Fans will follow their idols, and bettors will keep an eye on their favorites. However, anyone placing wagers must remember essential precautions.

Betting should always be accompanied by Responsible Gaming practices. The activity can cause addiction and poses mental health risks. It is crucial to remember that betting is entertainment, never an investment or a source of income. Know when to stop and never use money you cannot afford to lose.

The activity is regulated in Brazil under Ordinance MESP No. 125, dated December 30, 2024. Before placing your bets, study the tournament and the available betting markets. Check out our Sports Betting Encyclopedia.

With all that in mind, you’re ready to place your bets on Rio Open 2026!