The Italian Open 2026 once again delivered a massive prize pool on the WTA side, with €7,228,080 (approximately $8.31 million) distributed across the tournament in Rome. As one of the final major clay court events before Roland Garros, the tournament continued to offer huge ranking points and major earnings for players making deep runs at Foro Italico.
Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina were the two players left standing in the women’s singles final after an impressive fortnight in Rome. Svitolina came out on top on Sunday, winning 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 in a thrilling three-setter that ran nearly 2 hours and 25 minutes.
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The winner of the Italian Open 2026 women’s singles title will earn €1,055,285 (around $1.23 million USD) along with 1000 WTA ranking points, while the runner-up will take home €549,335 (around $642,000 USD) and 650 ranking points.
Coco Gauff entered Rome after another strong clay swing in 2026. The American had already made a deep run at the Madrid Open and continued her form in Italy with victories over Tereza Valentova, Mirra Andreeva, and Sorana Cirstea. Gauff defeated Andreeva 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 before beating Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals to reach the Rome final.
One of Gauff’s toughest matches came against Iva Jovic in the fourth round. The American teenager pushed Gauff to the limit before Gauff escaped with a 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 victory after saving a match point in the second set. Gauff later defeated Mirra Andreeva 4-6, 6-2, 6-4 before beating Sorana Cirstea 6-4, 6-3 in the semifinals to reach the Rome final.
Elina Svitolina arrived at the Italian Open with strong momentum after an excellent start to her 2026 season. The Ukrainian had already won the Auckland title earlier in the year and continued to show strong form on clay during the European swing.
Svitolina’s biggest win of the tournament came in the semifinals when she defeated three-time Rome champion Iga Swiatek 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Before that, the Ukrainian also defeated Elena Rybakina in the quarterfinals despite losing the opening set, eventually winning 2-6, 6-4, 6-4 to move into the last four.
Players who reached the semifinals earned €289,115 (around $338,000 USD) and 390 ranking points. Iga Swiatek and Sorana Cirstea were the two players who exited at that stage after strong weeks in Rome.
Quarterfinal exits at the Italian Open 2026 included Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, and Jasmine Paolini, with each player earning €150,000 (around $175,000 USD) alongside 215 ranking points. Meanwhile, players who exited before the quarterfinal stage included Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Beatriz Haddad Maia. Each player received €79,510 (around $93,000 USD) and 120 ranking points for their performances in Rome.
Post the Italian Open 2026, players now shift their focus toward Roland Garros, with Rome serving as the final WTA 1000 event before the second Grand Slam of the season.
Edited by Adityan Pillai