The WTA Lyon Open is an indoor hardcourt tennis tournament that takes place in Lyon, France.
The tournament is a WTA 250 event on the WTA Tour with the matches being played at the Palais des Sports Gerland, which is an indoor sporting arena located in Lyon, France
The tournament has been run since 2020 with Sofia Kenin winning the first singles event when she beat Anna-Lena Friedsam 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 in the final in 2020
Table of Contents
- Quick Facts on the WTA Lyon Open
- When did the 2022 WTA Lyon Open take place?
- How do you get tickets for the 2023 WTA Lyon Open?
- 2022 WTA Lyon Open Players
- 2022 WTA Lyon Open Schedule
- 2022 WTA Lyon Open Prize Money and Ranking Points
- WTA Lyon Open Past Winners
Quick Facts on the WTA Lyon Open
| Tournament Name: | WTA Lyon Open (Open 6ème Sens Métropole de Lyon) |
| Location: | Lyon, France |
| Tour Level: | WTA 250 |
| Court Surface: | Indoor Hardcourt |
| Prize Money: | $239,477 |
| 2022 Champion(s): | Zhang Shuai (Singles), Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegemund (Doubles) |
| Draw Size: | 32 Singles, 16 Doubles |
| Official Website: | https://www.open6emesens.fr/ |
| Facebook Page: | Official Facebook Page |
| Twitter: | Official Twitter Account |
| Instagram: | Official Instagram Account |
When did the 2022 WTA Lyon Open take place?
The 2022 WTA Lyon Open took place from the 28th of February to the 6th of March 2022.
The 2022 tournament took place in the same week as the Monterrey Open in Monterrey, Mexico.
How do you get tickets for the 2023 WTA Lyon Open?
Tickets for the 2023 tournament are not available yet. Check the tournament’s official website for more information.
2022 WTA Lyon Open Players
Below is a list of players included in the draw for the 2022 tournament.
- Camila Giorgi
- Sorana Cirstea
- Viktorija Golubic
- Alizé Cornet
- Jasmine Paolini
- Ana Konjuh
- Alison Van Uytvanck
- Shuai Zhang
- Caroline Garcia
- Vera Zvonareva
2022 WTA Lyon Open Schedule
| Date | Round |
|---|---|
| Monday, 28 February 2022 | 1st Round |
| Tuesday, 1 February 2022 | 1st Round |
| Wednesday, 2 February 2022 | 2nd Round |
| Thursday, 3 February 2022 | 2nd Round |
| Friday, 4 February 2022 | Quarterfinals |
| Saturday, 5 February 2022 | Semifinals |
| Sunday, 6 February 2022 | Final |
Above was the tournament schedule for the singles event at the 2022 tournament.
2022 WTA Lyon Open Prize Money and Ranking Points
Total prize money for the 2022 tournament was $239,477. How the prize money and ranking points were split for the 2022 WTA tournament in Lyon is detailed below.
Singles Prize Money and Ranking Points in 2022
| Performance | 2022 Prize Money | 2021 Prize Money | Ranking Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | €25,000 | €23,548 | 280 |
| Finalist | €14,545 | €13,224 | 180 |
| Semifinalist | €8,145 | €8,145 | 110 |
| Quarterfinalist | €4,677 | €4,677 | 60 |
| Round 2 | €2,963 | €2,963 | 30 |
| Round 1 | €2,158 | €2,157 | 1 |
The winner of the Women’s Singles Event in 2022 received €25,000 in prize money, with the runner up receiving €14,545.
Doubles Prize Money and Ranking Points in 2022
| Performance | 2022 Prize Money | 2021 Prize Money | Ranking Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | €8,710 | €8,306 | 280 |
| Finalist | €5,080 | €4,838 | 180 |
| Semifinalist | €3,064 | €3,064 | 110 |
| Quarterfinalist | €1,854 | €1,854 | 60 |
| Round 1 | €1,410 | €1,412 | 1 |
The winners of the Women’s Doubles Event in 2022 received €8,710 (€4,355 each) in prize money, with the runner ups receiving €5,080 (€2,540 each).
WTA Lyon Open Past Winners
Women’s Singles Winners
| Year | Winner | Runner Up | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Zhang Shuai | Dayana Yastremska | 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 |
| 2021 | Clara Tauson | Viktorija Golubic | 6–4, 6–1 |
| 2020 | Sofia Kenin | Anna-Lena Friedsam | 6–2, 4–6, 6–4 |
The winner of the singles event in Lyon was Zhang Shuai who beat Dayana Yastremska 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 in the singles final.
Women’s Doubles Winners
| Year | Winners | Runner Ups | Score in Final |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegemund | Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls | 7-6, 6-1 |
| 2021 | Viktória Kužmová and Arantxa Rus | Eugenie Bouchard and Olga Danilović | 3–6, 7–5, 10–7 |
| 2020 | Laura Ioana Paar and Julia Wachaczyk | Lesley Pattinama Kerkhove and Bibiane Schoofs | 7–5, 6–4 |
Vera Zvonareva and Laura Siegemund are the defending champions in the women’s doubles event in Lyon after beating Alicia Barnett and Olivia Nicholls 7-6, 6-1 in the doubles final in 2022.
