WTA announces prize money parity with men

The WTA has announced that combined WTA 1000 events, including the Italian Open and other major tournaments, will offer equal prize money to both men and women competitors beginning in 2027. This move represents a 'major milestone' in the fight for equality in professional tennis. fish-roadgame.online

The decision continues the progress toward equal pay that began with Billie Jean King, who was motivated to form the women's professional tennis circuit after earning just $600 for her 1970 Italian Open title while men's champion Ilie Nastase received $3,500 for the same tournament.