'Major Milestone' as Women's Tennis Events Adopt Equal Prize Money
The Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) announced on Thursday that, starting in 2027, every combined WTA 1000 tournament will offer identical prize money to male and female competitors. This decision brings events such as the Italian Open, the Canadian Open and the Cincinnati Open into line with the already equal‑pay tournaments at Indian Wells, Miami, Madrid, China, the United Cup and the four Gran…
Oct. 1, 2026, 7:50 p.m.