History of Barcelona Open (tennis) in Timeline
The Barcelona Open, officially known as Trofeo Conde de Godó, is an annual men's professional tennis tournament held at the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona in Barcelona, Spain. Founded in 1953, it originally included both men's and women's events until 1980. The tournament is played on clay courts and is a significant event on the ATP tour.
1953: Barcelona Open Founded
In 1953, the Barcelona Open was founded as a combined men's and women's tennis tournament.
1970: Grand Prix Tennis Circuit
In 1970, the Barcelona Open became part of the Grand Prix tennis circuit.
1980: End of Combined Tournament
In 1980, the Barcelona Open ceased being a combined men's and women's tournament.
1989: End of Grand Prix Tennis Circuit Era
In 1989, the Barcelona Open ceased being an event of the Grand Prix tennis circuit.
2005: Rafael Nadal's First Title
In 2005, Rafael Nadal won his first singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2006: Rafael Nadal's Second Title
In 2006, Rafael Nadal won his second singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2007: Rafael Nadal's Third Title
In 2007, Rafael Nadal won his third singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2008: Rafael Nadal's Fourth Title
In 2008, Rafael Nadal won his fourth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2009: Rafael Nadal's Fifth Title
In 2009, Rafael Nadal won his fifth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2011: Rafael Nadal's Sixth Title
In 2011, Rafael Nadal won his sixth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2012: Rafael Nadal's Seventh Title
In 2012, Rafael Nadal won his seventh singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2013: Rafael Nadal's Eighth Title
In 2013, Rafael Nadal won his eighth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2016: Rafael Nadal's Ninth Title
In 2016, Rafael Nadal won his ninth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2017: Rafael Nadal's Tenth Title and Court Renaming
In 2017, Rafael Nadal won his tenth singles title at the Barcelona Open, and the center court of the Real Club de Tenis Barcelona was renamed Pista Rafa Nadal (Rafa Nadal Arena).
2018: Rafael Nadal's Eleventh Title
In 2018, Rafael Nadal won his eleventh singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2021: Rafael Nadal's Twelfth Title
In 2021, Rafael Nadal won his twelfth singles title at the Barcelona Open.
2025: Prize Money
In 2025, the total prize money for the Barcelona Open Master 500 was €2,889,200.
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