WTA Qatar Open 2026: All you need to know about prize money and points on offer

The WTA Qatar Open 2026 offers a massive prize pool of $4,088,211.

The WTA Qatar Open 2026, held from February 8 to 14 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha, Qatar, marks the opening WTA 1000 event of the season following the Australian Open.

This prestigious tournament on outdoor hard courts draws the world’s top female players for intense competition in the early Middle East swing.

Featuring a 56-player singles draw (with byes for top seeds) and a 28-team doubles draw, the event offers substantial ranking points and financial rewards, highlighting the continued growth and investment in women’s professional tennis.

Defending champion Amanda Anisimova returns to defend her title, joined by elite competitors including top seeds like Iga Swiatek, Elena Rybakina, and others from a strong entry list.

Some notable names have withdrawn due to tight scheduling, led by World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka, who lost to Rybakina in the Australian Open finals. Jessica Pegula, Belinda Bencic, Madison Keys and Naomi Osaka are the other big-name absentees.

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Prize money breakdown of WTA Qatar Open 2026

With a total prize money purse of $4,088,211, the 2026 edition represents a significant increase from previous years, rewarding deep runs and high performance.

This substantial commitment underscores Doha’s status as a key stop on the WTA calendar, providing players with lucrative opportunities right after the first Grand Slam.

In the women’s singles competition, the champion stands to earn an impressive $665,000 along with 1,000 WTA ranking points.

The runner-up receives $385,001 and 650 points, semi-finalists $197,000 each with 390 points, quarter-finalists $98,500 each with 215 points, round of 16 (third round) $49,250 with 120 points, round of 32 $26,000 with 65 points, and round of 64 (first round) $18,300 with 10 points.

Qualifying rounds offer additional earnings, with Q2 around $11,000 (20 points) and Q1 around $5,800 (2 points), ensuring even early-stage participants benefit from the tournament’s generosity.

For women’s doubles, pairs compete for meaningful rewards, with the winning team claiming approximately $195,000 and 1,000 points. Runners-up earn around $110,000 (650 points), semifinalists roughly $53,000+ (390 points), quarterfinalists $27,000+ (215 points), and round of 16 $15,000+ (120 points).

This distribution supports strong incentives for doubles specialists and teams aiming to climb the rankings early in the year.

What is the prize money distribution for WTA Qatar Open 2026 women’s singles, and how much will winners earn?

What is the prize money distribution for WTA Qatar Open 2026 women’s doubles, and how much will winners earn?

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