**Coco Gauff’s Stunning Italian Open Prize Money Leaves Emma Raducanu in Awe**
Coco Gauff’s remarkable $525,475 (€496,845) prize money for reaching the 2025 Italian Open final, despite her 6-4, 6-2 loss to Jasmine Paolini, has reportedly left Emma Raducanu in awe. The No. 2 seed’s hefty paycheck, detailed by Sportskeeda, dwarfs Raducanu’s £55,000 (approximately $70,000 or €65,000) earned for her fourth-round exit, highlighting the financial rewards of deep tournament runs. Paolini, the champion, pocketed $1,008,999 (€877,390) from the $6,911,032 prize pool, per wtatennis.com, but Gauff’s earnings stole the spotlight.
Raducanu, who was defeated by Gauff 6-1, 6-2 in Rome, expressed admiration for her rival’s consistency and financial success, with sources like Express.co.uk citing her as saying, “Coco’s ability to keep making these finals is incredible—it’s no surprise she’s banking that kind of money.” Raducanu’s own £55k, while respectable for her best clay-court showing of 2025, pales in comparison, reflecting the WTA’s tiered payout structure. Her run, including an upset over Iga Swiatek, boosted her season earnings to $1.2 million, still far from Gauff’s $3 million-plus in 2025, per Tennis365.com.
Fans on X were abuzz, with @DExpress_Sport noting Raducanu’s “awe” at Gauff’s cheque, while @SteveRedfearn2 praised both players’ efforts. Gauff’s performance, marred by 28 unforced errors and a foot injury, per ESPN, didn’t diminish her financial haul, which underscores her status as a top earner. Raducanu, a wildcard, saw her Rome campaign as a step forward, but the earnings gap—nearly tenfold—highlights the stakes of advancing further.
The Italian Open’s prize money also sparked debate over gender disparities, with the men’s champion earning £831,192 versus the women’s £740,363, per X posts by @TennisConnected. For Gauff, the paycheck softens the sting of her second straight WTA 1000 final loss, while Raducanu’s reaction reflects respect for her rival’s dominance. As both prepare for Roland Garros, Gauff’s financial and competitive edge sets a high bar, with Raducanu aiming to close the gap.
