WTA Dubai Open 2026 Payouts: How much did Jessica Pegula, Elina Svitolina & others earn in prize money?
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After failing to convert six consecutive semi-final appearances, Jessica Pegula finally clinched a title.
Jessica Pegula was finally rewarded for her consistency, after a commanding performance to claim the WTA Dubai Open 2026 title, defeating Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 in just over an hour.
Entering the tournament after a string of semi-final finishes without a trophy, Pegula clinched the silverware, showcasing aggressive baseline control and clinical serving throughout the final. The victory marked her 10th career singles title and fourth at WTA 1000 level.
For Svitolina, the defeat ended an impressive campaign that had highlighted her resilience and return to top form. The Ukrainian battled through a marathon match against Coco Gauff less than 24 hours earlier, and struggled to recover physically.
The competition overall was marred by injuries, with several top names withdrawing, and forfeiting mid-match due to fatigue or illness. Elena Rybakina, the top seed experienced nausea during her second-round match and was unable to carry on.
Despite these exits, the quality of the Dubai Open quarter-final lineup underscores the depth of WTA.
Also Read: Why are so many players withdrawing from WTA Dubai Open 2026?
Check the breakdown of the prize money by round for singles and doubles below.
WTA Dubai Open 2026 prize money breakdown
Singles
| Round | Prize Money (in $ USD) | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $665,000 | Jessica Pegula |
| Runner-up | $385,001 | Elina Svitolina |
| Semifinal | $197,000 | Amanda Anisimova, Coco Gauff |
| Quarterfinal | $98,500 | Clara Tauson, Mirra Andreeva, Alexandra Eala, Antonia Ruzic |
| Round of 16 | $49,250 | Janice Tjen, Magda Linette, Jacqueline Cristian, Iva Jovic, Elena Rybakina, Belinda Bencic, Elise Mertens, Sorana Cirstea |
| Round of 32 | $26,000 | Varvara Gracheva, Peyton Stearns, Ekaterina Alexandrova, Diana Shnaider, Sara Bejlek, Emma Navarro, Daria Kasatkina, Anna Kalinskaya, Paula Badosa, Linda Noskova, Kimberly Birrell, Jasmine Paolini, Leylah Fernandez, Barbora Krejcikova |
| Round of 64 | $18,300 | Ann Li, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Liudmila Samsonova, Maya Joint, Lulu Sun, Hailey Baptiste, Elena-Gabriela Ruse, Kamilla Rakhimova, Sofia Kenin, Laura Siegemund, Jessica Bouzas Maneiro, Jelena Ostapenko, Katerina Siniakova |
Doubles
| Round | Prize Money (in $ USD) | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $195,000 | Gabriela Dabrowski / Luisa Stefani |
| Runner-up | $110,010 | Laura Siegemund / Vera Zvonareva |
| Semifinal | $59,000 | Anna Danilina / Aleksandra Krunić, Jaqueline Cristian / Elena-Gabriela Ruse |
| Quarterfinal | $30,400 | Storm Hunter / Kateřina Siniaková, Hsieh-Ching Chan / Clara Tauson, Lyudmyla Kichenok / Desirae Krawczyk, Giuliana Olmos / Jessica Pegula |
| Round of 16 | $17,200 | Ellen Perez / Demi Schuurs, Jasmine Paolini / Sara Errani, Ekaterina Panova / Daria Shnaider, Cristina Bucșa / Nicole Melichar-Martinez, Rutuja Bhosale / Peangtarn Plipuech, Elise Mertens / Zhang Shuai, Marie Bouzková / Janice Tjen |
| Round of 32 | $11,500 | Asia Muhammad / Erin Routliffe, Kimberly Birrell / Maya Joint, Ulrikke Eikeri / Wu Fang-hsien |
Who won the women’s singles title at WTA Dubai Open 2026?
Jessica Pegula defeated Elina Svitolina 6-2, 6-4 to lift her maiden title at WTA Dubai Open 2026.
How much did champion Jessica Pegula earn in prize money from WTA Dubai Open 2026?
As the newly crowned champion, Pegula took home $665,000 (Rs 6.03 crore) from the event.
How much did runner-up Elina Svitolina earn in prize money from WTA Dubai Open 2026?
As the losing finalist, Elina Svitolina bagged $385,001 (Rs 3.49 crore) in prize money from the WTA 1000 event.
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