Breaking Down the 2026 Lexus Birmingham Open Prize Money and Draws

The grass-court season is officially underway, and the historic lawns of the Edgbaston Priory Club are once again playing host to some of the finest established talents and rising stars in professional tennis. Running from June 1–7, 2026, the Lexus Birmingham Open features an exciting dual-calendar setup as a combined WTA 125 and ATP Challenger 125 event.

Beyond the prestige of lifting a trophy at one of Britain’s longest-running grass venues—boasting a historical champions wall featuring legends like Billie Jean King and Martina Navratilova—players this week are battling for a substantial financial pool. The women’s side features a total financial commitment of $225,000, marking a massive 33.85% increase over the previous year’s prize structure.

What’s on the Line: WTA 125 Prize Money Breakdown

The enhanced $225,000 purse rewards performance progression generously, offering significant financial incentives along with crucial ranking points as players look to fine-tune their grass-court games ahead of Wimbledon qualifying.

Singles Rewards

In the 32-player singles draw, navigating just a couple of rounds drastically alters a player’s weekly take-home. A first-round exit yields $2,255, but lifting the iconic trophy on Sunday earns the champion a cool $33,650 alongside 125 valuable ranking points.

Round	Prize Money (USD)	Ranking Points
Winner	$33,650	125 pt
Final	$19,700	81 pt
Semifinals	$11,705	49 pt
Quarterfinals	$6,800	27 pt
Round of 16	$3,895	15 pt
Round of 32	$2,255	1 pt

Doubles Rewards

The 16-team doubles field splits its payouts per team, with the champion duo taking home $9,900.

Round	Prize Money (USD)	Ranking Points
Winner	$9,900	125 pt
Final	$5,760	81 pt
Semifinals	$3,470	49 pt
Quarterfinals	$2,030	27 pt
Round of 16	$1,160	1 pt

Star-Studded Fields: The 2026 Contenders

The financial boost has drawn an exceptionally tight field. The singles draw features a fascinating clash of generational talent, spearheaded by top-seeded teenager Alexandra Eala (World No. 37) and Indonesia’s Janice Tjen (World No. 40). Meanwhile, veteran grass-court specialists like Germany’s slice-and-dice expert Tatjana Maria and Australia’s Ajla Tomljanović pose severe threats to the younger seeds.

Women’s Singles Seeded Players

1. Alexandra Eala (PHI) — Rank: 37
2. Janice Tjen (INA) — Rank: 40
3. Tatjana Maria (GER) — Rank: 54
4. Talia Gibson (AUS) — Rank: 58
5. Nikola Bartůňková (CZE) — Rank: 69
6. Hanne Vandewinkel (BEL) — Rank: 99
7. Ajla Tomljanović (AUS) — Rank: 100
8. Lulu Sun (NZL) — Rank: 109

Women’s Doubles Seeded Teams

The doubles bracket is equally competitive, led by a formidable cross-continental top seed and a highly anticipated local British duo.

1. Talia Gibson / Janice Tjen — Combined Rank: 170
2. Harriet Dart / Maia Lumsden — Combined Rank: 173
3. Ivana Corley / Kayla Cross — Combined Rank: 229
4. Madeleine Brooks / Amelia Rajecki — Combined Rank: 270

Remembering 2025: Last Year’s Glory

The 2026 competitors are looking to replicate the historic runs of last summer. The 2025 tournament was a milestone event, where Greet Minnen dominated Linda Fruhvirtova 6-2, 6-1 to capture her first-ever WTA 125 title. On the men’s side, Otto Virtanen dispatched Colton Smith in straight sets to lift the ATP Challenger trophy.

In doubles action, the tandem of Cristina Bucsa and Destanee Aiava cruised to the women’s title over British hope Alicia Barnett and partner Elixane Lechemia (6-4, 6-2). The men’s doubles final provided the week’s biggest drama, as fourth seeds Sadio Doumbia and Marcelo Demoliner battled through an hour and 26 minutes to defeat Diego Hidalgo and Patrik Trhac 6-4, 3-6, [10-5].

How to Catch the Action

With high stakes, packed crowds, and pristine grass courts, tennis fans don’t have to miss a single point of the action. Coverage is split cleanly by tour:

• WTA 125 Matches: Available to stream live from anywhere via WTA Unlocked.
• Men’s ATP Challenger Matches: Broadcast exclusively on Tennis Channel.