Tennis enthusiasts are excitedly awaiting a reliving of last year’s déjà vu moment as the Madrid Open final approaches. An exciting clay-court rematch between defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek is anticipated as the two prepare for their final encounter. While the outcome of the match will be decided on the court, the biggest question is how much either of them will get for taking the title home.
With the Madrid Open being one of the events that offers equal prize money to male and female players, it represents a significant step towards gender equality in tennis. In addition, the total purse for this year’s event increased by 2% over 2023 to a record-breaking $16,999,082. In addition to the coveted trophy, the winner of the singles competition will take home a substantial payment of $963,255.
The runners-up, however, will take home little more than half of the winners’ salary, with a healthy $512,260 in prize money up for grabs. The 25-year-old’s achievements on the tennis court have contributed to her projected $20 million net worth, which reflects her success in both the sport and the money. Meanwhile, world number one has an estimated net worth of $25 million, making her one of the wealthiest athletes in the industry, because of which she is one of the world’s highest-paid female athletes.
Furthermore, the Polish tennis star, who is celebrating her 101st week as the world’s top player, has a chance to win her maiden Madrid trophy, but for that, she has to play against world number 2. The forthcoming Madrid Open final between Swiatek and Sabalenka will reportedly be their third meeting as World No. 1 and No. 2 on clay courts, a feat previously accomplished by only Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert in the last four decades.
