What is the Cincinnati Tennis Tournament?
The Western & Southern Open, formerly known as the Cincinnati Masters, is an annual tennis tournament held in Mason, Ohio, USA. It is the only professional tennis tournament in the United States to be held in the same city for over 100 years. It is one of the nine Masters 1000 tournaments on the men’s ATP Tour and the WTA Premier 5 tournaments on the women’s WTA Tour.
The tournament is the oldest tennis event in the United States and has been held since 1899. It is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and is part of the prestigious ATP World Tour Masters 1000. The tournament is also one of the few to have both men’s and women’s draws as part of the same event.
Cincinnati Tennis Prize Money
The 2020 Western & Southern Open will offer a total prize money pool of $3,914,945 for both the men’s and women’s draws. The total prize money for the Cincinnati tournament has increased significantly since the tournament’s inception in 1899.
Men’s Prize Money
The men’s draw in the 2020 Western & Southern Open will offer a total prize money pool of $2,325,540. The overall winner of the men’s tournament will receive $462,190 in prize money.
Women’s Prize Money
The women’s draw in the 2020 Western & Southern Open will offer a total prize money pool of $1,589,405. The overall winner of the women’s tournament will receive $317,835 in prize money.
Breakdown of Prize Money
The total prize money for the 2020 Western & Southern Open is divided into different categories. Below is a breakdown of the prize money for the men’s and women’s draws:
Men’s Prize Money Breakdown
- Winner: $462,190
- Runner-up: $229,610
- Semifinalists: $118,200
- Quarterfinalists: $56,830
- Round of 16: $30,530
- 3rd Round: $17,530
- 2nd Round: $9,530
- 1st Round: $4,530
Women’s Prize Money Breakdown
- Winner: $317,835
- Runner-up: $156,995
- Semifinalists: $78,330
- Quarterfinalists: $38,145
- Round of 16: $20,495
- 3rd Round: $11,495
- 2nd Round: $6,145
- 1st Round: $2,995
Additional Prize Money
In addition to the prize money above, the players at the 2020 Western & Southern Open will also receive additional bonuses for winning multiple matches. Players who reach the quarterfinals will receive a bonus of $10,000, players who reach the semifinals will receive a bonus of $20,000, and players who reach the finals will receive a bonus of $30,000.
History of Prize Money at the Cincinnati Tennis Tournament
Since its inception in 1899, the prize money for the Western & Southern Open has increased significantly. In the early years, the tournament offered a total prize money pool of just $5,000. This increased to $25,000 by the 1950s and $125,000 by the 1970s.
The prize money for the tournament has increased significantly in recent years and reached a peak of $3.9 million in 2020.
Other Benefits for Players
In addition to the prize money, the players at the Western & Southern Open are also eligible for other benefits. These include a luxury apartment for the duration of the tournament, complimentary meals, and complimentary tickets to the tournament for their friends and family.
Conclusion
The Western & Southern Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments in the world and is one of the few to have both men’s and women’s draws as part of the same event. The 2020 tournament will offer a total prize money pool of $3,914,945 for both the men’s and women’s draws. The men’s overall winner will receive $462,190 in prize money, while the women’s overall winner will receive $317,835 in prize money. In addition to the prize money, the players at the tournament are also eligible for other benefits such as a luxury apartment for the duration of the tournament, complimentary meals, and complimentary tickets.