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WTA pledges equal prize money for combined and non-combined events

Posted : 27 June 2023
The Women's Tennis Association (WTA) has made a firm commitment to achieving equal prize money at tournaments featuring both men and women by 2027.
 
To fulfill this goal, the governing body plans to increase the number of WTA 1,000 tournaments, which represent the highest level of competition outside the Grand Slams, to a total of 10. By 2025, seven of these tournaments will be extended to a two-week format.
 
Additionally, the WTA aims to achieve equal prize money at non-combined events, including one-week WTA 1,000 and 500 tournaments, by 2033. By implementing these changes, the WTA intends to ensure the consistent participation of top athletes in these prestigious events.
 
Sloane Stephens, former US Open champion, expressed her support, saying, "Every generation contributes to striving to leave their sport in a better state for the next. I take pride in being a part of this evolution and fully support the WTA's commitment to progress."
 
Equal prize money has been a significant objective for the players who founded the WTA 50 years ago. As an example, at the recent Indian Wells 1,000 event, both Carlos Alcaraz and Elena Rybakina received $1,262,220 for winning the singles titles.
 
However, at the Italian Open, Daniil Medvedev earned 1,105,265 euros for winning the men's singles title, while Rybakina, the women's champion, received 521,754 euros. The Italian Open has separately pledged to achieve equal prize money by 2025.
 
Existing WTA 1,000 events in Rome, Beijing, Cincinnati, and Toronto will expand their draws and span two weeks. Furthermore, additional one-week 1,000 events will be introduced in Doha, Dubai, and another yet-to-be-named location.
 
The number of WTA 500 events will increase to 17, while WTA 250 tournaments will have a stronger regional focus, aiming to foster the development of the next generation of players.
 
Billie Jean King, founder of the WTA, expressed her pride in the organization's ongoing global leadership and its dedication to providing opportunities. She hopes that women in other sports and walks of life will be inspired by the WTA's example.

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