Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Prize Money: Full Breakdown After WTA 500 Upgrade
The Singapore Tennis Open has received a major upgrade for the 2026 WTA season, moving from WTA 250 status to the more prestigious WTA 500 level.
The tournament has also moved to a new September date, bringing higher prize money, more ranking points and greater significance on the WTA Tour.
The 2026 Singapore Tennis Open offers a total prize pool of $1,206,446. That is a 338.56% increase from the $275,094 prize fund offered at the 2025 edition.
The singles champion will earn $185,500 and collect 500 WTA ranking points. The doubles champions will share $61,540.
Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Total Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2026 Singapore Tennis Open is $1,206,446.
The dramatic increase follows the tournament’s upgrade from WTA 250 to WTA 500 status. Compared with 2025, the overall prize fund has increased by more than four times.
Singapore has a strong history on the WTA calendar. The city previously hosted the WTA Finals from 2014 through 2018, featuring many of the world’s leading players.
Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Singles Prize Money
The 2026 singles prize money has increased significantly at every stage of the tournament.
Winner: $185,500 (£138,889 / €161,650), up 411.0% from 2025
Runner-up: $114,500 (£85,729 / €99,779), up 433.0%
Semifinal: $66,003 (£49,418 / €57,517), up 451.4%
Quarterfinal: $35,000 (£26,205 / €30,500), up 413.6%
Round of 16: $18,045 (£13,511 / €15,725), up 333.8%
Round of 32: $13,005 (£9,737 / €11,333), up 337.1%
Qualifying Round 2: $10,500 (£7,862 / €9,150), up 377.3%
Qualifying Round 1: $6,330 (£4,739 / €5,516), up 345.8%
The $185,500 winner’s prize represents one of the biggest increases in the tournament’s history compared with the previous WTA 250 edition.
Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Doubles Prize Money
The doubles competition has also received a substantial increase in prize money following the WTA 500 upgrade.
Winners: $61,540 (£49,315 / €58,598), up 366.2%
Runners-up: $37,400 (£29,970 / €35,612), up 403.4%
Semifinal: $21,720 (£17,405 / €20,682), up 409.9%
Quarterfinal: $11,150 (£8,935 / €10,617), up 339.0%
Round of 16: $6,800 (£5,449 / €6,475), up 246.9%
The doubles champions will share a $61,540 prize, while the runners-up will receive $37,400.
Singapore Tennis Open Prize Money History
The tournament’s prize fund has changed considerably over the years.
2026: $1,206,446, up 338.56%
2025: $275,094, up 3.00%
2024: $267,082, up 3.00%
2023: $259,303, up 3.00%
2020: $251,750, up 11.03%
2019: $226,750
2018: $226,750
2017: $226,750
The 2026 edition marks a major financial jump compared with previous years. The increase coincides with the tournament’s move into the WTA 500 category.
Singapore Tennis Open 2025 Prize Money
The 2025 Singapore Tennis Open was played as a WTA 250 event and offered a total prize fund of $275,094.
Singles
Winner: $36,300
Runner-up: $21,484
Semifinal: $11,970
Quarterfinal: $6,815
Round of 16: $4,160
Round of 32: $2,975
Qualifying Round 2: $2,200
Qualifying Round 1: $1,420
Doubles
Winners: $13,200
Runners-up: $7,430
Semifinal: $4,260
Quarterfinal: $2,540
Round of 16: $1,960
How Much Does the Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Winner Get?
The 2026 Singapore Tennis Open singles champion will receive $185,500.
The winner will also earn 500 WTA ranking points as part of the tournament’s new WTA 500 status.
In doubles, the winning team will share $61,540.
Singapore Tennis Open 2026 Prize Money Increase
The move from WTA 250 to WTA 500 status has dramatically increased the financial rewards at the tournament.
The total prize money has risen from $275,094 in 2025 to $1,206,446 in 2026, an increase of 338.56%.
The singles champion’s prize has increased from $36,300 to $185,500. That represents a 411% rise compared with 2025.
The upgrade also gives players the opportunity to earn significantly more WTA ranking points, with the singles champion receiving 500 points.
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