Last Updated on January 1, 2023
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 2023 Hobart International is the 28th edition of the tournament for women. It will take place from 2 to 8 January 2023 for the women, and from 9 to 14 January 2023 for the men.
WTA 250 Hobart International Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA Hobart International in Hobart has slightly decreased for the 2023 tennis season. The total prize money came to – $259,303, down 5.71% from 2020. The champion in Hobart will receive just over 16% of that total – $43,000 if he wins the trophy. The runner-up will receive a small payout, pocketing $21,400 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 $11,300 each. Those eliminated in the quarter-finals will receive $5,900 for their efforts. First-round losers will walk away with $1,925.
The below tables give you a full breakdown of prize money for the WTA 250 event in Hobart this year.
WTA Singles Hobart
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $43,000 | €40,086 |
| Runner-up | $21,400 | €19,950 |
| Semifinal | $11,300 | €10,534 |
| Quarterfinal | $5,900 | €5,500 |
| Round 2 | $3,310 | €3,085 |
| Round 1 | $1,925 | €1,794 |
| Q2 | $1,005 | €936 |
| Q1 | $730 | €680 |
WTA Doubles Hobart
| Stage | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $12,300 | €11,466 |
| Runner-up | $6,400 | €5,966 |
| Semifinal | $3,435 | €3,202 |
| Quarterfinal | $1,820 | €1,696 |
| Round 1 | $960 | €894 |
Hobart International Prize Money History
| Year | Hobart Total Prize Money |
|---|---|
| 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 Bouzkova
The last event in 2020 was won by Elena Rybakina, beating Zhang Shuai in the final. Kazakh tennis player will not defend her title this year.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
 CZE | Marie Bouzková | 24 | 1 |
 BEL | Elise Mertens | 29 | 2 |
 FRA | Alizé Cornet | 36 | 3 |
 UKR | Anhelina Kalinina | 39 | 4 |
 USA | Bernarda Pera | 44 | 5 |
 POL | Magda Linette | 48 | 6 |
 CHN | Wang Xiyu | 50 | 7 |
 KAZ | Yulia Putintseva | 51 | 8 |
Other Players:
- Mayar Sherif
- Alison Van Uytvanck
- Lucia Bronzetti
- Laura Siegemund
- Maddison Brengle
- Claire Liu
- Danka Kovinic
- Jasmine Paolini
- Zhu Lin
- Rebecca Marino
- Jaqueline Cristian
- Elisabetta Cocciaretto
- Patricia Maria Tig
- [WC] Sofia Kenin
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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 |
