Last Updated on September 17, 2023
The WTA Guangzhou Open 2023 is gearing up to be a tennis spectacle with a prize money of $259,303 and star-studded entries like Magda Linette and Zhu Lin. Taking place from September 18-23 at the Nansha International Tennis Center, the champion will pocket $34,228. Want to know who else is competing and how the prize money stacks up? Read our full article for all the details.
The 2023 Guangzhou Open is a women’s tennis event, sponsored by Galaxy Holding Group. It’s played on outdoor hard courts and is part of the smaller WTA 250 series. This year marks the 17th time the tournament is happening but the first time since 2019. The dates are from September 18 to 23, and it’s at the Nansha International Tennis Center in Guangzhou, China.
The center is really big, covering almost 40,000 square meters. It has 18 tennis courts: 12 are hard courts and the other 6 are clay courts.
WTA Guangzhou Open Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open has decreased for the 2023 tennis season. The total prize money came to – $259,303, down 48.14% from 2019. The champion in Guangzhou will receive just over 13% of that total – $34,228 if she wins the trophy. The runner-up will receive a small payout, pocketing $20,226 for her efforts. There is a significant drop off in prize money after the semi-final stage, with the two losing players in that round taking home $11,276 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive $6,418 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with $2,804.
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA 250 event in Guangzhou this year.
Singles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $34,228 | €31,270 |
| Runner-up | $20,226 | €18,478 |
| Semifinal | $11,276 | €10,302 |
| Quarterfinal | $6,418 | €5,863 |
| Round 2 | $3,920 | €3,581 |
| Round 1 | $2,804 | €2,562 |
| Q2 | $2,075 | €1,896 |
| Q1 | $1,340 | €1,224 |
Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $12,447 | €11,371 |
| Runner-up | $7,000 | €6,395 |
| Semifinal | $4,020 | €3,673 |
| Quarterfinal | $2,400 | €2,193 |
| Round 1 | $1,848 | €1,688 |
Guangzhou Open Prize Money History
In the table below we have collected data on how prize money in this tournament has changed in recent years.
| Year | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 2023 | $259,303 |
| 2019 | $500,000 |
| 2018 | $250,000 |
| 2017 | $250,000 |
| 2016 | $250,000 |
| 2015 | $250,000 |
| 2014 | $500,000 |
WTA Guangzhou Open Entry List Will Be Headed by Magda Linette
The event will feature the participation of notable figures of Chinese tennis such as Zhu Lin,Bai Zhuoxuan, You Xiaodi, Yuan Yue.
In singles, the trophy will be contested by 32 athletes, while 16 will take part in the doubles event. The top seeds are the Polish Magda Linette and the Chinese Zhu Lin.
The last event in 2019 was won by Sofia Kenin, beating Samantha Stosur in the final. An American tennis player, Sofia Kenin, will not defend her title this year.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 POL | Magda Linette | 24 | 1 |
 CHN | Zhu Lin | 35 | 2 |
 GER | Tatjana Maria | 48 | 3 |
 ITA | Lucia Bronzetti | 60 | 4 |
 ESP | Rebeka Masarova | 65 | 5 |
 CZE | Linda Fruhvirtová | 68 | 6 |
 BEL | Greet Minnen | 69 | 7 |
 USA | Claire Liu | 70 | 8 |
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WTA Guangzhou Open Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA 250 event in Guangzhou.
| Stage | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 280 |
| Runner Up | 180 |
| Semifinal | 110 |
| Quarterfinal | 60 |
| Round 2 | 30 |
| Round 1 | 1 |
FAQ:
How much does the winner earn at the Guangzhou Open?
The champion of the Guangzhou Open in 2023 will receive a prize of €31,270, which is equivalent to $34,228.
How much does the runner-up earn at the Guangzhou Open?
In 2023, the player finishing second at the Guangzhou Open will be awarded €18,478, converting to about $20,226.
Where is the Guangzhou Open?
The Guangzhou Open is held at Nansha International Tennis Center, located at V6 Kaitai Blvd, 天河区 Guangzhou, Guangdong Province, China, 510653.
Is the Guangzhou Open a WTA 250 tournament?
Yes, the Guangzhou Open is classified as a WTA 250 tournament, which is part of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA Tour).
What is the Guangzhou Open?
The Guangzhou Open, branded as the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open, is an outdoor hard-court WTA tennis tournament.
What type of court is the WTA Guangzhou Open?
The WTA Guangzhou Open, also known as the Galaxy Holding Group Guangzhou Open, is played on outdoor hard courts.
When is the WTA Guangzhou Open?
The Guangzhou Open 2023 will be played from 18–23 September 2023.
Who won the WTA Guangzhou Open 2019?
- Women’s singles: Sofia Kenin
- Women’s doubles: Peng Shuai, Laura Siegemund
