WTA 1000 events to reach equal prize money in 2027
All combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award women and men equal prize money from 2027, the Women’s Tennis Association announced. The Italian Open and other events will join tournaments already offering parity. The WTA called the change a major milestone in its equality campaign, extending equal payouts across the tour’s leading combined events.
Why it matters
The commitment closes a major pay gap at elite tournaments below the four Grand Slams.
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Part of the October 2, 2026 brief.