The prize money for the Queen's tennis final has seen a significant increase for the 2026 edition. The women's singles champion on Sunday will take home £220,674, marking a 35.07% rise from the previous tournament. The runner-up will also benefit, earning £136,210, which is a 35.37% increase from last year.
Total Prize Pool and Doubles Payouts
The tournament, a WTA 500 event, boasts a total prize money pool of £1.43 million. The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) boosted this overall purse by over 35% to enhance the event's prestige. In the women's doubles, the champions will split £73,207, while the runner-up duo will take home £44,495.
Ranking Points and Event Significance
Beyond the financial rewards, the singles winner will earn 500 crucial WTA ranking points, while the runner-up will gain 325 points. Queen's now stands as the second-highest paying WTA 500 event globally, offering a lucrative incentive for the 28-player singles field.
Men's Prize Disparity and Equality Efforts
Despite sharing the same 500-tier status, the men's ATP event has a substantially larger total purse of £2.23 million. The men's singles champion will claim £417,332, nearly double the women's top prize. The men's runner-up earns £224,531, which is more than the women's champion takes home. To address this gap, the LTA has heavily subsidized the WTA purse this year and is committed to achieving 100% equal prize money at Queen's by 2029.
Wimbledon Warm-Up
This record-setting prize money serves as a perfect springboard for players heading to Wimbledon, which has announced a historic £64.2 million total prize pot. Sunday's winners at Queen's are entering the peak of tennis' most lucrative season.
