Last Updated on July 17, 2023
The Palermo Ladies Open, officially known as the Internazionali Femminili di Palermo, is a WTA 250 tennis tournament set to be hosted at the Country Time Club in Palermo, Italy.
This renowned club, which was initially called the Castelforte Tennis Club when it started in the 80s, has been a thriving center for tennis lovers ever since. It quickly grew from a handful to over 100 members within two months of its renaming in 1985, and now, it caters to about 3,000 members. The club is famous for its clay courts and regularly holds prestigious tennis events, including the New Year’s Youth Tournament, the Male Satellite Circuit, and the WTA Tour, drawing the likes of stars such as Jennifer Capriati and Mary Pierce. Constant improvements over the last 30 years keep the club up-to-date and responsive to its members’ needs.
The 2023 Palermo Ladies Open, marking the tournament’s 31st edition, will occur from July 17 to 23.
WTA Palermo Ladies Open Prize Money
The prize money purse at the WTA Palermo Ladies Open has increased for the 2023 tennis season. The total prize money came to – $259,303, up 3.00% from 2022. The champion in Palermo 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 Palermo 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 |
Palermo Ladies 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 |
| 2022 | $251,750 |
| 2021 | $235,238 |
| 2020 | $202,248 |
| 2019 | $310,000 |
| 2013 | $235,000 |
| 2012 | $220,000 |
| 2011 | $220,000 |
| 2010 | $220,000 |
| 2009 | $220,000 |
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WTA Palermo Ladies Open Entry List Will Be Headed by Daria Kasatkina
The event will feature the participation of notable figures of Hungarian tennis such as Elisabetta Cocciaretto, Jasmine Paolini, Lucia Bronzetti.
In singles, the trophy will be contested by 32 athletes, while 16 will take part in the doubles event. The top seeds are the Russian Daria Kasatkina and the Chinese Zheng Qinwen.
The last event in 2022 was won by Irina-Camelia Begu, beating Lucia Bronzetti in the final. A Romanian tennis player, Irina-Camelia Begu, will not defend her title this year.
Seeds:
| Country | Player | Rank1 | Seed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daria Kasatkina | 10 | 1 | |
 CHN | Zheng Qinwen | 25 | 2 |
 EGY | Mayar Sherif | 31 | 3 |
 ITA | Elisabetta Cocciaretto | 43 | 4 |
| ITA | Jasmine Paolini | 44 | 5 |
| ITA | Lucia Bronzetti | 47 | 6 |
 USA | Emma Navarro | 55 | 7 |
 AUT | Julia Grabher | 58 | 8 |
WTA Palermo Ladies Open History
The Palermo Ladies Open, a tennis tournament part of the WTA 250 series, first started in 1988. Two years later, in 1990, it became an official event on the main women’s tour calendar as a fifth category event. The tournament’s ranking varied several times over the years. Between 1993 and 2000, as well as from 2005 to 2008, the tournament had a fourth category ranking. Then from 2001 to 2004, it slipped down in rank. After a reorganization of the tour in 2009, the tournament was assigned the International category title, which is now known as WTA 250.
The Palermo Ladies Open was a dependable event, always taking place on the clay courts of Palermo in July. However, in 2014, the tournament’s license was sold to representatives from Malaysia and the event moved to Kuala Lumpur. The tournament returned to Palermo in 2019 when the Italian organizers bought the license from the Jiangxi tournament in China, which was moved to the fall season.
In 2020, the Palermo Ladies Open was the first tournament to be held after the pause in the tour due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With restrictions limiting the audience to 350 people, including staff and journalists, the event marked a turning point in international tennis. This was particularly significant as Italy was one of the first countries to be severely impacted by the pandemic.
WTA Palermo Ladies Open Ranking Points
The below tables give you a full breakdown of ranking points across the WTA 250 event in Budapest.
| 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 Palermo Ladies Open?
The champion of the Palermo Ladies 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 Palermo Ladies Open?
In 2023, the player finishing second at the Palermo Ladies Open will be awarded €18,478, converting to about $20,226.
Where is the Palermo Ladies Open?
The Palermo Ladies Open is held at Country Time Club, located at Viale dell’Olimpo, 5, 90149 Palermo PA, Italy.
Is the Palermo Ladies Open a WTA 250 tournament?
Yes, the Palermo Ladies Open is classified as a WTA 250 tournament, which is part of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA Tour).
What type of court is the WTA Palermo?
The WTA Palermo, officially known as the Palermo Ladies Open, is played on outdoor clay courts.
