What is the prize money at the Indian Wells tennis tournament?

Indian Wells is often called ‘the fifth grand slam event’, as it’s considered one of the most important tournaments of the season, not only for the quality of the players taking part in it but also for its prize money.

One more year, the top players gather in the Californian desert to compete at the highest level and try to go all the way. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are two of the main favorites alongside Daniil Medvedev, as Novak Djokovic was defeated in one of the biggest shocks in recent history. The Serb was outpowered by the young and talented Luca Nardi against all odds, leaving the draw in an interesting situation.

Meanwhile, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Elena Rybakina are some of the best players who are still competing in the tournament, with the Kazakh looking to defend her title after beating Sabalenka in last year’s final.

Indian Wells: more money in 2024

While lifting the title at Indian Wells is the ultimate goal for all players, it also comes with a big reward. This year, the total purse is $17,991,110, up 2.22% compared to 2023.

Indian Wells’ total prize money in the last 15 years

Men and women have been receiving the same prize money since 2012, which has increased by 91.60% since then.