Wuhan Open 2026 Prize Money: Champion to Earn $665,000
The Wuhan Open 2026 prize money will feature another significant payout during the WTA Asian Swing, with the tournament carrying a total financial commitment of $4,088,211.
The Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open will take place from October 12 to October 18, 2026, on the outdoor hard courts of the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre in Wuhan, China. The WTA 1000 tournament features a 56-player singles draw and 28-team doubles field.
The women’s singles champion will receive $665,000 and 1,000 WTA ranking points. Based on average August 2026 exchange rates, the winner’s prize is worth approximately €573,843, £491,201 or A$936,891.
Below is the complete confirmed singles prize-money breakdown, including estimated conversions into euros, British pounds and Australian dollars.
Wuhan Open 2026 Prize Money
The 2026 Wuhan Open singles champion will earn $665,000, while the runner-up will receive $385,001.
Here is the full singles prize money and ranking-points breakdown:
| Round | Ranking Points | USD | EUR* | GBP* | AUD* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Champion | 1,000 | $665,000 | ≈€573,843 | ≈£491,201 | ≈A$936,891 |
| Finalist | 650 | $385,001 | ≈€332,226 | ≈£284,380 | ≈A$542,412 |
| Semifinal | 390 | $197,000 | ≈€169,996 | ≈£145,514 | ≈A$277,545 |
| Quarterfinal | 215 | $98,500 | ≈€84,998 | ≈£72,757 | ≈A$138,773 |
| Third Round | 120 | $49,250 | ≈€42,499 | ≈£36,378 | ≈A$69,386 |
| Second Round | 65 | $26,000 | ≈€22,436 | ≈£19,205 | ≈A$36,630 |
| First Round | 10 | $18,300 | ≈€15,791 | ≈£13,517 | ≈A$25,782 |
The official WTA figures confirm a $665,000 champion’s prize, with $385,001 going to the finalist and $197,000 to each semifinalist.
*Currency conversions are estimates based on average exchange rates for August 2026. The official Wuhan Open prize money is published in US dollars, so the actual value in other currencies may fluctuate.
For the conversions above, the approximate August 2026 monthly average rates used are:
- US$1 = €0.862922
- US$1 = £0.738648
- US$1 = A$1.408858
These August 2026 monthly averages are reported by X-Rates.
The amounts listed for each round represent the prize money earned by a player who finishes at that particular stage. They are not cumulative.
How Much Will the Wuhan Open 2026 Champion Earn?
Winning the women’s singles title in Wuhan will be worth $665,000 and 1,000 WTA ranking points.
Using the August 2026 average currency rates, the champion’s prize is approximately equivalent to:
- US Dollar: $665,000
- Euro: €573,843
- British Pound: £491,201
- Australian Dollar: A$936,891
The finalist will earn $385,001, equivalent to approximately €332,226, £284,380 or A$542,412.
That creates a $279,999 difference between winning the final and finishing runner-up.
Players reaching the semifinals will collect $197,000 each, while quarterfinalists are guaranteed $98,500.
A third-round appearance is worth $49,250, second-round players receive $26,000, and competitors exiting in the first round will earn $18,300.
Wuhan Open Prize Money Increases in 2026
Prize money has increased noticeably for the 2026 edition.
In 2025, champion Coco Gauff earned $596,000 for winning the singles title. The 2026 champion will receive $665,000, an increase of $69,000, or approximately 11.6%.
The tournament’s overall financial commitment has also increased substantially.
| Year | Total Financial Commitment |
|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,088,211 |
| 2025 | $3,654,963 |
| Increase | $433,248 (+11.9%) |
The WTA lists the 2025 total commitment at $3,654,963, compared with $4,088,211 for the 2026 tournament.
Wuhan Open 2026 Total Financial Commitment
The official 2026 Wuhan Open total financial commitment is $4,088,211.
Using the same August 2026 exchange rates, that is approximately equivalent to:
| Currency | 2026 Total Financial Commitment |
|---|---|
| US Dollar | $4,088,211 |
| Euro | ≈€3,527,807 |
| British Pound | ≈£3,019,749 |
| Australian Dollar | ≈A$5,759,709 |
The total financial commitment should not be confused with the singles prize-money pool. It represents the tournament’s overall financial commitment, rather than simply the sum of the singles payouts listed by round.
Wuhan Open 2026 Tournament Details
Founded in 2014, the Wuhan Open has become one of the most significant tournaments on the WTA’s Asian Swing.
After a four-year absence, the tournament returned to the WTA calendar in 2024.
The event is played at the Optics Valley International Tennis Centre in Wuhan, Hubei, China. The complex contains seven courts, including its Central Court stadium, which can accommodate approximately 15,000 spectators.
Here are the key details for the 2026 tournament:
| Tournament Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Dongfeng Voyah Wuhan Open |
| Category | WTA 1000 |
| Dates | October 12–18, 2026 |
| Location | Wuhan, Hubei, China |
| Venue | Optics Valley International Tennis Centre |
| Surface | Outdoor Hard |
| Singles Draw | 56 players |
| Doubles Draw | 28 teams |
| Total Financial Commitment | $4,088,211 |
| Singles Champion Prize Money | $665,000 |
| Singles Champion Ranking Points | 1,000 |
| Swing | Asian Swing |
| Time Zone | China Standard Time (GMT+8) |
When Are the Wuhan Open 2026 Finals?
Both championship matches are scheduled for Sunday, October 18, 2026.
The doubles final is scheduled for 4:00 p.m. China Standard Time, while the singles final will begin not before 6:30 p.m.
China Standard Time is GMT+8.
First-round singles action begins on Monday, October 12, with the tournament running through Sunday, October 18.
The singles draw is scheduled to be revealed on Saturday, October 10.
Who Is Playing at the Wuhan Open 2026?
The Wuhan Open is set to feature one of the strongest fields of the Asian Swing.
The entire Top 10 of the PIF WTA Rankings is entered, led by US Open champion and World No. 1 Elena Rybakina.
The Top 10 players entered in Wuhan are:
- Elena Rybakina
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Jessica Pegula
- Coco Gauff
- Mirra Andreeva
- Linda Noskova
- Elina Svitolina
- Karolina Muchova
- Iga Swiatek
- Marta Kostyuk
The rest of the Top 25 is also entered apart from Victoria Mboko, who remains sidelined as she recovers from a left knee injury.
As always, tournament entry lists remain subject to withdrawals and other changes before play begins.
Wuhan Open 2026 Singles Draw
The singles draw features 56 players.
According to the WTA entry list, the field consists of:
- 43 direct entrants
- 8 qualifiers
- 4 wild cards
- 1 special exemption
Among the final direct entrants are Daria Snigur, Yuliia Starodubtseva, Cristina Bucsa and Karolina Pliskova.
With Wuhan serving as the final WTA 1000 tournament of the season, the event will also provide an important opportunity for players chasing ranking points late in the year.
Coco Gauff Returns as Defending Wuhan Champion
Coco Gauff enters the 2026 tournament as the defending singles champion.
Gauff won the 2025 Wuhan Open without dropping a set, defeating Jasmine Paolini in the semifinals before beating Jessica Pegula in the championship match.
Her victory ended Aryna Sabalenka’s remarkable run of three consecutive Wuhan titles in editions she contested.
Sabalenka had previously won the tournament in 2018, 2019 and 2024, making her the most successful singles player in Wuhan Open history.
Recent Wuhan Open Women’s Singles Champions
The Wuhan Open’s honor roll includes several Grand Slam champions and former World No. 1 players.
| Year | Champion |
|---|---|
| 2025 | Coco Gauff |
| 2024 | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2019 | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2018 | Aryna Sabalenka |
| 2017 | Caroline Garcia |
| 2016 | Petra Kvitova |
| 2015 | Venus Williams |
| 2014 | Petra Kvitova |
The tournament was not held from 2020 through 2023, before returning to the WTA Tour in 2024.
What Is the Wuhan Open 2026 Doubles Prize Money?
A detailed Wuhan Open 2026 doubles prize-money breakdown is not included on this page yet.
The doubles tournament features a 28-team field, with the championship match scheduled for Sunday, October 18 at 4:00 p.m.
The complete doubles prize money by round will be added to this page once the relevant official tournament documentation becomes available.
More Wuhan Open 2026 Prize Money Updates to Come
This page will continue to be updated as more information becomes available before and during the 2026 Wuhan Open.
Future updates may include the doubles prize-money breakdown, official draw, results and final champion earnings.
For now, the biggest individual payout is $665,000 — approximately €573,843, £491,201 or A$936,891 using August 2026 average exchange rates — for the women’s singles champion in Wuhan.
