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WTA Announces Prize Money Parity with Men

Published October 1, 2026 · Updated October 1, 2026 · The Guardian

The Women's Tennis Association has announced that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award equal prize money to men starting in 2027.

The WTA has declared prize money parity at all combined WTA 1000 events, including the Italian Open, effective from 2027. This represents a 'major milestone' in the fight for equality in professional tennis. newsindata.com

The announcement comes years after Billie Jean King formed the women's professional circuit after earning significantly less than male players. In 1970, King received $600 for winning the Italian Open while Ilie Nastase took home $3,500 for the men's title that same year.

WTA Announces Prize Money Parity with Men

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