WTA Dubai 2026: How Much Prize Money Will the Women’s Champion Earn?

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DUBAI, UAE – When Elina Svitolina and Jessica Pegula step onto Center Court this Saturday, they will be playing for more than just a prestigious WTA 1000 trophy. On the line is one of the most lucrative prizes on the women’s tour, with the 2026 champion set to take home a staggering $665,000 in prize money.

Record-Breaking Prize Pool

The 2026 edition of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships features a total financial commitment of $4,088,211 for the women’s week. This represents an 11.85% increase over the 2025 prize pool, continuing the tournament’s trend of significant year-on-year growth.

The winner’s check of $665,000 is an 11.4% jump from the amount awarded to 2025 champion Mirra Andreeva, who earned $597,000 for her title run. Even the runner-up on Saturday will secure a massive payday, walking away with $385,001.

Full Payout Structure: WTA Singles

The tournament’s status as a top-tier WTA 1000 event ensures deep payouts across the entire draw:

  • Champion: $665,000
  • Runner-up: $385,001
  • Semi-finalists: $197,000
  • Quarter-finalists: $98,500
  • Round of 16: $49,250
  • Round of 32: $26,000
  • Round of 64: $18,300

Doubles Rewards

The financial stakes are equally high in the doubles competition. The winning duo—either Laura Siegemund and Vera Zvonareva or the team of Gabriela Dabrowski and Luisa Stefani—will split $195,000. The doubles finalists will receive $110,010 to share.

Ranking Points: The Ultimate Bonus

Beyond the financial rewards, the 2026 champion will also secure 1,000 ranking points. For both Pegula and Svitolina, these points are vital as they look to climb the world rankings and solidify their positions in the Race to the WTA Finals in Riyadh. The finalist will receive 650 points for her efforts this week.

“Significant prize money is on offer in Dubai this year,” noted tournament officials during the release of the Saturday schedule. With over half a million dollars and 1,000 points on the line, the final between Svitolina and Pegula promises to be a high-stakes showdown in the desert.