WTA China Open
What the China Open pays, round by round. The 2025 edition carried a total purse of $8,963,700, with $1,124,380 to the singles champion.
The 2026 China Open runs from 30 September to 11 October 2026. Its prize money has not been published yet, so the figures below are for the 2025 edition, the most recent completed one.
China Open 2025: Total Prize Money
The 2025 China Open distributed $8,963,700 across singles, doubles and qualifying. The China Open is one of the ten mandatory WTA 1000 tournaments, which sets both its ranking points and the scale of its purse.
Singles Prize Money Breakdown (2025)
| Round | Prize money |
|---|---|
| Winner | $1,124,380 |
| Runner-up | $597,890 |
| Semi-finalist | $332,160 |
| Quarter-finalist | $189,075 |
| Fourth round | $103,225 |
| Third round | $60,400 |
| Second round | $35,260 |
| First round | $23,760 |
Qualifying
Players who fall short in qualifying still leave with a cheque.
| Round | Prize money |
|---|---|
| Qualifying round 2 | $13,795 |
| Qualifying round 1 | $7,155 |
What the Numbers Mean
- The champion earns $1,124,380, close to double the runner-up’s $597,890.
- Reaching the quarter-finals is worth $189,075, more than four times a second-round exit.
- Even a first-round loss in the main draw pays $23,760, and a first-round qualifying loss $7,155.
- Amanda Anisimova collected the winner’s cheque in 2025.
China Open Prize Money FAQs
- How much does the China Open winner get? $1,124,380 in 2025.
- What is the total China Open prize money? $8,963,700 for the 2025 edition, across all draws.
- How much does a first-round loser earn? $23,760 in the main draw.
- What level is the tournament? WTA 1000.
More Coverage
See the China Open hub for previews, draws and results, the tournaments hub for the rest of the season, the 2026 tennis calendar, and our tennis betting tips.