Last Updated on October 30, 2022
The WTA Finals is a professional tennis tournament that will be played on hard courts at the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, USA. Fort Worth’s newest venue, the Dickies Arena is a multipurpose 14k seat American arena located within Will Rogers Memorial Center. On October 26, 2019, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held here, followed by an unforgettable Twenty One Pilots concert.
The event is scheduled to take place between October 31 and November 7, 2022. The WTA Finals is an opportunity for the best eight singles players and doubles teammates to compete at their highest level before Christmas.
It’s the 51st edition of this tournament now. Last year’s event was won by Garbiñe Muguruza, beating Anett Kontaveit in the final. This year Garbiñe Muguruza could not qualify for the final championship and will not be able to defend her title from last year. The tournament will feature many of the top female tennis players in the world and is sure to be an exciting event for both fans and players alike. Who will take home the trophy this year? Only time will tell. Be sure to follow the tournament closely to find out!
WTA Finals Prize Money
The WTA Finals is famous for its high-stakes matches and lucrative purse. For 2022, the total prize money pool stands at $5 million–identical to last year’s amount in Guadalajara!
All tournament participants receive $110,000 just for entering the tournament. Each victory in the group tournament adds $110,000 to the starting sum.
Participants of the semifinals will receive an additional $30,000 to the sum earned in a group stage. Runner-up will receive $420,000 and the amount earned in the group phase. The winner of the tournament will collect the group stage prize money and receive an additional $1,240,000
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA Finals event in Fort Worth, this year.
Singles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate | $80,000 | €79,530 |
| Participation Fee* | $110,000 | €109,354 |
| Round-robin Match Win | $110,000 | €109,354 |
| Semi Final Loss | $30,000 | €29,824 |
| Semi-final Match Win | $420,000 | €417,534 |
| Final Win | $820,000 | €815,186 |
| Undefeated Champion | $1,680,000 | €1,670,138 |
Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money Euro |
|---|---|---|
| Alternate | $50,000 | €49,744 |
| Participation Fee* | $50,000 | €49,744 |
| Round-robin Match Win | $20,000 | €19,898 |
| Semi Final Loss | $5000 | €4974 |
| Semi-final Match Win | $80,000 | €79,590 |
| Final Win | $170,000 | €169,129 |
| Undefeated Champion | $360,000 | €358,155 |
WTA Finals Total Prize Money History
Every year, in late October and early November, the WTA Finals is a tournament where the best players in the world compete for a large prize pool. We’ve compiled all the prize pool data for this tournament over the past 10 years.
| Year | Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 2022 | $5,000,000 |
| 2021 | $5,000,000 |
| 2020 | Not played |
| 2019 | $14,000,000 |
| 2018 | $7,000,000 |
| 2017 | $7,000,000 |
| 2016 | $7,000,000 |
| 2015 | $7,000,000 |
| 2014 | $6,500,000 |
| 2013 | $6,000,000 |
Also Read:
- WTA Guadalajara Open AKRON Prize Money
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- WTA AGEL Open | Ostrava Open Prize Money
- ATP&WTA San Diego Open Prize Money
- ATP Rolex Paris Masters Prize Money
WTA Finals Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA event in Fort Worth.
| Stage | Points |
| Champion | RR+750 |
| Runner-up | RR+330 |
| Semifinalist | RR |
| Round-robin win per match | 250 |
| Round-robin loss per match | 125 |
