WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026 payouts: How much did Sara Bejlek, Ekaterina Alexandrova & others earn in prize money?
(Courtesy : WTA/Instagram)
Qualifier Sara Bejlek stunned second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova to win her maiden WTA title.
The Abu Dhabi Open 2026 produced one of the most memorable campaigns in the tournament’s short history as Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek completed a dream breakthrough to lift her maiden WTA singles title.
Competing in just her second WTA 500 main draw, the 20-year-old defied rankings and expectations to cap a dream week on the Abu Dhabi hard courts.
Facing second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in the final, Bejlek showed composure beyond her years. She edged a tense first set 7-6(5) after overturning a deficit in the tiebreak, before accelerating sharply in the second set to seal a 6-1 victory in one hour and 39 minutes.
Her ability to maintain intensity while capitalizing on Alexandrova’s physical struggles proved decisive.
Bejlek’s title run was historic on multiple fronts. She became the first qualifier and the first Czech player to win the Abu Dhabi title, and the second consecutive unseeded champion at the event.
With wins over Jelena Ostapenko, Clara Tauson, and Alexandrova, she doubled her career tally of Top 20 victories in a single week and jumped to the #38 position on the WTA rankings chart.
Check the breakdown of the prize money by round for singles and doubles below.
Prize money breakdown for WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026 singles
| Round | Prize Money (in $ USD) | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $185,500 | Sara Bejlek |
| Runner-up | $114,500 | Ekaterina Alexandrova |
| Semifinal | $66,003 | Clara Tauson, Hailey Baptiste |
| Quarterfinal | $35,000 | Sonay Kartal, McCartney Kessler, Liudmila Samsonova, Alexandra Eala |
| Round 2 | $18,045 | Renata Zarazua, Jelena Ostapenko, Simona Waltert, Leylah Fernandez, Janice Tjen, Emma Navarro, Aliaksandra Sasnovich, Dayana Yastremska |
| Round 1 | $13,005 | Cristina Bucșa, Ashlyn Krueger, Oksana Selekhmeteva, Daria Kasatkina, Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova, Chloe Paquet, Sofia Kenin, Maya Joint, Teodora Kostovic, Paula Badosa, Zeynep Sonmez, Beatriz Haddad Maia |
| Q2 | $10,500 | |
| Q1 | $6,330 |
Prize money breakdown for WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026 doubles
| Round | Prize Money (in $ USD) | Players |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | $61,540 | Ekaterina Alexandrova / Maya Joint |
| Runner-up | $37,400 | Tereza Mihalíková / Olivia Nicholls |
| Semifinal | $21,720 | Sofia Kenin / Desirae Krawczyk, Alexandra Eala / Janice Tjen |
| Quarterfinal | $11,150 | Cristina Bucșa / Shuai Zhang, Ellen Perez / Demi Schuurs, Barbora Krejčíková / Jeļena Ostapenko, Irina Khromacheva / Andreja Klepac |
| Round 1 | $6,800 | Leylah Fernandez / Kristina Mladenovic, Asia Muhammad / Erin Routliffe, others |
Who won the women’s singles title at WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026?
Czech qualifier Sara Bejlek stunned second seed Ekaterina Alexandrova in straight sets to lift her maiden WTA title.
How much did champion Sara Bejlek earn in prize money at WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026?
As the champion, Sara Bejlek took home a whopping $185,500 (Rs 1.69 crore approx.).
How much did runner-up Ekaterina Alexandrova earn in prize money at WTA Abu Dhabi Open 2026?
As the runner-up, Alexadrova bagged $114,500 (Rs 1.04 crore appox.) in prize money from the WTA 500 event.
For more updates, follow Khel Now on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram; download the Khel Now Android App or IOS App and join our community on Whatsapp & Telegram
Aniruddh Seshadri Iyer is a passionate sports journalist at Khel Now, specializing in tennis and Olympic sports. An engineer by training, he found his storytelling passion through iconic Grand Slam and Olympic moments. Known for sharp analysis and insightful coverage, he draws inspiration from Novak Djokovic’s resilience. Outside journalism, he enjoys reading, traveling, and playing the guitar.