Seven days ahead of the Australian Open, Melbourne will host the ATP Cup and two ATP 250 events in the first week of February, gathering players who couldn't qualify for the team event.
The 2021
Murray River Open, will be played from February 1st - 7th. ATP 250 Murray River Open offers 250 points to the champion and $19,500 in
prize money.
David Goffin,
Karen Khachanov,
John Isner, Hubert Hurkacz,
Jannik Sinner, and
Reilly Opelka should be the trophy's main candidates.
The runner-up receives 150 points and $13,255. The semi-finalists take home 90 ATP points and $10,000, followed by 45 points and $7,400 for those who finish their journey in the quarters.
The third round is worth 20 points and $5,500, with 10 points and $4,000 reserved for the second-round exit. The first round carries $2,500.
ATP Murray River Open 2021 prize money and points distribution:
| Prize money | Points distribution |
Winner | $19,500 | 250 |
Runner-up | $13,255 | 150 |
Semi-final | $10,000 | 90 |
Quarter-final | $7,400 | 45 |
Third round | $5,500 | 20 |
Second round | $4,000 | 10 |
First round | $2,500 | |