The WTA announces a “major milestone” aimed at equalizing prize money between women’s and men’s tennis events. From 2027, the Italian Open in Rome will award women the same total prize money as the men’s tournament. The WTA describes the change as part of a broader push to reach parity across major events.
The announcement also includes a tour-wide element: all combined WTA 1000 events will award equal prize money for the first time. The outlets note the historical context, referencing Billie Jean King’s 1970 Italian Open win, which she has said earned $600, compared with Ilie Nastase’s $3,500 for the men’s title that year. While different outlets focus on the Italian Open specifically, the common thread is the WTA’s plan to extend parity to the WTA 1000 category by 2027.
