Last Updated on January 7, 2024
The WTA Hobart International 2024 tennis tournament is getting ready to be a huge showpiece with more than $260 000 in prize money and stars like Elise Mertens and Sofia Kenin. Taking place from January 8 - 13 at the Hobart International Tennis Centre. Want to know who else is competing and how the prize money stacks up? Read our full article for all the details.
The Hobart International is a WTA 250 tennis tournament that will take place on the hard courts at the Hobart International Tennis Centre in Hobart, Australia.
The Hobart International Tennis Centre is a first-class tennis facility with 6 hard courts with plexiglass surfaces, 7 synthetic courts, and 5 grass courts that meet the highest international standards. The new central court after reconstruction in 2011 is designed for 2800 seats.
The 2024 Hobart International is the 29th edition of the tournament for women. It will take place from 8 to 13 January 2024 for the women.
WTA 250 Hobart International Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA Hobart International in Hobart has slightly increased for the 2024 tennis season. The total prize money came to – $267,082, up 3.00% from 2023. The champion in Hobart will receive just over 16% of that total – $35,250 if she wins the trophy. The runner-up will receive a small payout, pocketing $20,830 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 $11,610 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive $6,608 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with $2,890.
The tables below give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA 250 event in Hobart this year.
WTA Singles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $35,250 | €25,281 |
| Runner-up | $20,830 | €14,939 |
| Semifinal | $11,610 | €8,327 |
| Quarterfinal | $6,608 | €4,739 |
| Round 2 | $4,040 | €2,897 |
| Round 1 | $2,890 | €2,073 |
| Q2 | $2,140 | €1,535 |
| Q1 | $1,380 | €990 |
WTA Doubles
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $12,820 | €11,700 |
| Runner-up | $7,210 | €6,580 |
| Semifinal | $4,140 | €3,778 |
| Quarterfinal | $2,470 | €2,254 |
| Round 1 | $1,900 | €1,734 |
Hobart International 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 |
|---|---|
| 2024 | $267,082 |
| 2023 | $259,303 |
| 2022 | Not played |
| 2022 | Not played |
| 2020 | $275,000 |
| 2019 | $250,000 |
| 2018 | $250,000 |
| 2017 | $250,000 |
| 2016 | $250,000 |
| 2015 | $250,000 |
| 2014 | $250,000 |
WTA Hobart International Entry List Will Be Headed by Elise Mertens
Dual Hobart champ Elise Mertens leads the draw as the top seed. But she’ll face a tough opening test against 2022 Australian Open finalist Danielle Collins.
“I’m happy to return to Hobart where I have great memories,” said Mertens. “I just hope to come back for many years.”
Aussie wildcards Daria Saville and Olivia Gadecki learned their first opponents too.
Saville meets Anna Blinkova, potentially facing 2019 Hobart winner Sofia Kenin next. Gadecki takes on fourth seed Xinyu Wang.
If she wins, Gadecki could clash with 2017 US Open champ Sloane Stephens second round. Stephens plays Xiyu Wang who had a strong Auckland run.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 BEL | Elise Mertens | 30 | 1 |
 USA | Emma Navarro | 31 | 2 |
 CHN | Zhu Lin | 33 | 3 |
| CHN | Wang Xinyu | 35 | 4 |
 CZE | Marie Bouzková | 36 | 5 |
| USA | Sofia Kenin | 37 | 6 |
 FRA | Varvara Gracheva | 42 | 8 |
 GER | Tatjana Maria | 43 | 9 |
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WTA Hobart International Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA 250 event in Hobart.
| Stage | Ranking Points |
|---|---|
| Winner | 280 |
| Runner Up | 180 |
| Semifinal | 110 |
| Quarterfinal | 60 |
| Round 2 | 30 |
| Round 1 | 1 |
