Charleston Open 2026: All you need to know about prize money & points on offer
Charleston Open 2026 will offer a massive prize pool of $2,300,000.
The WTA 500 Charleston Open 2026 officially kicks off the clay court season of the WTA Tour. The green clay courts of Charleston, South Carolina saw local players make a clean sweep in 2024. Jessica Pegula triumphed in 2025 singles field, while Jeļena Ostapenko and Erin Routliffe won in doubles.
The women’s singles field will witness only one top-10 player in reinging champion Pegula feature, with Ekaterina Alexandrova, Belinda Bencic and Iva Jovic completing the top four seeds.
Bencic (2022) is a former title holder. Madison Keys, who won the 2024 Australian Open, is the fifth seed. The American slipped down the rankings after a poor start to the season and begins her clay season against Donna Vekic in her opening round at Charleston.
Locals Emma Navarro and Amanda Anisimova have opted out of the competition. Another player to keep an eye on is Paula Badosa, who hopes to return to winning ways after being in a constant fight with injuries in the recent past.
The Charleston Open 2026 offers a significant prize pool of over $2.3 million, marking a massive increase of more than 116% compared to the previous year. The singles champion will earn $354,345, more than double what Jessica Pegula received for her title run in 2025.
Even early-round participants benefit from this boost, with first-round players earning over $13,000, reflecting the tournament’s strong financial growth and increased investment in women’s tennis.
In doubles, the winners will take home $117,320, while runners-up and semifinalists also see substantial payouts, highlighting Charleston’s growing importance on the WTA calendar.
What is the prize money breakdown for WTA Charleston Open 2026 in singles, and how much will the winner gain?
| Round | Prize Money (in USD) | Prize Money (€ EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $354,345 | €325,565 |
| Runner-up | $218,225 | €200,501 |
| Semi-final | $110,370 | €101,406 |
| Quarter-final | $55,200 | €50,717 |
| Round 3 | $27,870 | €25,606 |
| Round 2 | $17,230 | €15,831 |
| Round 1 | $13,380 | €12,293 |
| Q2 | $8,815 | €8,099 |
| Q1 | $4,405 | €4,047 |
What is the prize money breakdown for WTA Charleston Open 2026 in doubles, and how much will the winner gain?
| Round | Prize Money (in USD) | Prize Money (€ EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $117,320 | €107,791 |
| Runner-up | $71,300 | €65,945 |
| Semi-final | $41,400 | €38,291 |
| Quarter-final | $21,260 | €19,663 |
| Round 1 | $12,970 | €11,996 |
What is the point distribution for WTA Charleston Open 2026?
| Round | Women’s Singles | Women’s Doubles |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 500 | 500 |
| Finals | 325 | 325 |
| Semi-finals | 195 | 195 |
| Quarter-finals | 108 | 108 |
| Round of 16 | 60 | 1 |
| Round of 32 | 32 | – |
| Round of 64 | 1 | – |
Where and when will WTA Charleston Open 2026 take place?
The WTA 500 event will be held Hilton Head Island in South Carolina from March 30 to April 5.
What is total prize purse of WTA Charleston Open 2026?
The tournament will offer a significant prize pool of over $2.3 million (Rs 21.33 crore approx.).
How much will singles winner earn at WTA Charleston Open 2026?
The winner of the singles category will earn $354,345 (Rs 3.29 crore approx.) in prize money from the event.
How much will doubles winner earn at WTA Charleston Open 2026?
The winner of the doubles category will take home $117,320 (Rs 1.09 crore approx.) in prize money.
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