Casual tennis fans are well aware of the Grand Slams—the Australian Open, Wimbledon, the French Open, and the U.S. Open—as the major tournaments that attract massive attention and accolades. However, there’s another significant event on the calendar: the season-ending WTA Finals.
If you’re curious about the prize money the women competing in this prestigious tournament earn, especially given that the top players are involved, we’ve got you covered! Let’s break down the payouts for each player.
The total prize purse for the singles event is $12.4 million, while doubles competitors share $3.1 million. In this article, we’ll focus on singles earnings.
According to the WTA, during the round-robin portion:
– An undefeated singles champion takes home $5.235 million.
– A singles champion with one round-robin loss earns $4.88 million.
For doubles:
– A perfect 5-0 record results in $1.139 million.
– A one round-robin loss campaign nets $1.067 million.
Here is a breakdown of the prize money listed per achievement in singles:
– **Winner:** $2.54 million
– **Finalist:** $1.29 million
– **Round Robin Win:** $355,000
– **Participant:** $340,000
– **Alternate:** $150,000
There you have it—the prize money details for the WTA Finals singles competition!
https://ftw.usatoday.com/story/sports/tennis/2025/11/08/wta-finals-2025-payouts-prize-money-women/87149404007/
