# Grand Prix Hassan II 2013 ## Overview The **Grand Prix Hassan II 2013** was an ATP World Tour 250 series tennis tournament played on outdoor clay courts. It took place in **Casablanca, Morocco** from **8 April** to **14 April 2013**. The event offered a total financial commitment of **€410,200** in prize money and formed part of the annual Grand Prix Hassan II circuit, which is named in honour of King Hassan II of Morocco. ## Tournament Details - **Category:** ATP World Tour 250 - **Surface:** Clay (outdoor) - **Location:** Casablanca, Morocco - **Dates:** 8‑14 April 2013 - **Prize Money:** €410,200 - **Draw Size:** 28 singles / 16 doubles (standard for ATP 250 events) ## Singles Competition ### Seeded Players The tournament featured a standard seeding of the top 32 players according to ATP rankings at the time of entry. Specific names and seed numbers are detailed in the full draw available via the ATP World Tour website. ### Draw Structure The singles competition consisted of a main draw of 28 players, with the top four seeds receiving a bye into the second round. The bracket progressed through the rounds of 32, round of 16, quarterfinals, semifinals, and final. ### Notable Matches While the exact match‑by‑match results are not reproduced in the source excerpt, the tournament followed the typical ATP 250 format, culminating in a final that awarded the champion 250 ATP ranking points and the winner’s share of the prize purse. ## Doubles Competition ### Seeded Teams Similarly, the doubles event featured eight seeded teams, based on the combined ATP doubles rankings of the partners. ### Draw Structure The doubles draw comprised 16 teams, playing a knockout format without byes. Matches were decided in two‑set contests with a match‑tiebreak (first to 10 points) if the score reached one set all. ## Prize Money Distribution The total purse of €410,200 was allocated according to ATP regulations, with the singles champion receiving the largest share, followed by the runner‑up, semifinalists, quarterfinalists, and so on. Doubles prize money was distributed analogously to the teams. ## Qualifying Competition A preliminary qualifying tournament was held for players not automatically accepted into the main draw. The qualifying matches followed a standard multi‑round format, granting the winners entry into the singles main draw. ## Notes and References The tournament’s official documentation, including the full singles and doubles draws, is available on the ATP World Tour website: - "Drabinka gry pojedynczej" – ATPWorldTour.com, accessed 7 April 2013. - "Drabinka gry podwójnej" – ATPWorldTour.com, accessed 7 April 2013. These sources provide the complete match‑by‑match results, player statistics, and point allocations. ## Historical Context The Grand Prix Hassan II series began in the early 1980s as part of the ATP Tour calendar, bringing professional tennis to North Africa. The event has traditionally been hosted in Casablanca, utilizing the city’s clay‑court facilities, and has served as an important preparatory tournament for the European clay‑court swing leading up to the French Open. ## Significance Although the 2013 edition is just one installment in a long‑running series, it exemplifies the ATP’s commitment to diversifying its tournament portfolio geographically and providing competitive opportunities for players on the African continent. The event’s modest prize fund relative to higher‑tier ATP tournaments reflects its status as a 250‑level event, yet it remains a valuable ranking‑points opportunity for professionals seeking to improve their standing. ## Legacy Each year, the Grand Prix Hassan II contributes to the development of tennis infrastructure in Morocco and inspires local interest in the sport. The tournament’s continued presence on the ATP calendar underscores the successful partnership between the Moroccan Tennis Federation and the ATP. --- *This article was generated based on the provided Wikipedia excerpt and supplemented with general knowledge of the ATP World Tour 250 structure where specific details were not supplied.*