Coco Gauff secured a significant financial victory at the 2024 China Open, adding $1.1 million to her growing earnings after defeating Karolina Muchova in straight sets (6-1, 6-3) in the final.
This marks Gauff’s second WTA 1000 title, having previously won the Cincinnati Open last year, where she also faced Muchova.
The prize money from this win further solidifies Gauff’s rise in the tennis world, especially as she continues to perform on the largest stages.
For comparison, Gauff’s China Open prize mirrors the winnings at other WTA 1000 events. For example, the Cincinnati Open offers a similar purse, with Gauff pocketing nearly $880,000 after her victory there in 2023. The Miami Open, another WTA 1000 tournament, awards around $1.26 million to its champions, slightly surpassing Beijing’s payout.
Gauff’s consistent success in these high-level tournaments is not just a testament to her on-court dominance but also her ability to capitalize on the increasingly lucrative WTA circuit. By also collecting 1,000 ranking points from the China Open, Gauff is in a prime position to improve her standing in the WTA rankings and continue her ascent in the sport.
Her opponent, Karolina Muchova, who had a commendable run defeating top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Zheng Qinwen, earned $585,000 as the runner-up.
Gauff’s triumph is a firm proof of her talent and a reminder of how lucrative women’s tennis has become.
