How much did Jasmine Paolini, Coco Gauff and others win in prize money at Italian Open 2025?

Jasmine Paolini created history, becoming only the third local hope to win the Italian Open.

After a long wait of 40 years, a local favourite was crowned champion in Rome as Jasmine Paolini defeated Coco Gauff in straight sets to become the new Italian Open winner. Gauff, meanwhile, was handed her second consecutive final defeat, as Paolini completed a sensational run, marked by grit, determination and turnarounds.

The Rome event, a WTA-1000 event also served as one final opportunity for players to hit their straps ahead of the French Open 2025. Several players found much needed form, including finalists Paolini and Gauff, alongside semi-finalist Qinwen Zheng who beat top seed Aryna Sabalenka and fell short against Gauff in a closely fought three setter.

The story of the tournamet though was Paolini’s triumph in the presence of her family and fellow countrymen. “It’s pure joy to have this trophy in my hands here in Rome at home. Really happy about it and grateful, as well.”

“It’s a dream to win in Rome, of course … for every maybe kid that’s playing in Italy,” Paolini said. “I’m enjoying the moment. It’s an amazing one,” the 29-year-old added.

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Italian Open 2025 prize money breakdown

Italian Open 2025 Champion Jasmine Paolini took home a massive $1,008,999 while runner-up Coco Gauff earned $525,475. Meanwhile, semi-finalists Zheng Qinwen and Peyton Stearns were awarded $276,437 each for their impressive run.

World No #1 Aryna Sabalenka, Mirra Andreeva, Diana Shnaider and Elina Svitolina, each earned $143,405 for their quarter-final finish at the WTA 1000 tournament. Jelena Ostapenko, Clara Tauson, Elise Mertens, Danielle Collins, Emma Raducanu, Naomi Osaka, Marta Kostyuk, Bianca Andreescu, who were knocked out in the round of 16, received $76,027 each.

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Defending champion Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, Madison Keys, Emma Navarro, Elena Rybakina, Leylah Fernandez, Magdalena Frech, Ons Jabeur, Linda Noskova, Sofia Kenin, Magda Linette, Veronika Kudermetova, Laura Siegemund, Jaqueline Cristian, Marie Bouzkova, and Hailey Baptiste, who bowed out of the tournament in the third round, pocketed $44,060.

Italian Open 2025 points breakdown

Jasmine Paolini climbed to a career-high World No #4 after winning the Italian Open, replacing Swiatek, who dropped to No #5 following a third-round exit and a 935-point loss as the defending champion. Coco Gauff held firm at No #2, widening her lead over Jessica Pegula at No #3.

Sabalenka further cemented her No #1 ranking with a 435-point boost. In the rest of the top tier, Mirra Andreeva rose to No #6, overtaking Madison Keys, while Diana Shnaider moved closer to the top 10 at No #11. Peyton Stearns made the biggest leap, jumping 15 spots to No #27 after reaching the semi-finals.

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