What is the prize money at the Indian Wells tennis tournament?
The Indian Wells Open is one of the most prestigious tournaments of the calendar and that also shows up in the prize money.
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 Alexander Zverev are two of the main favorites alongside Daniil Medvedev, as well as Casper Ruud, Stefanos Tsitsipas and Taylor Fritz.
Meanwhile, Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and Jessica Pegula are some of the favorties in the tournament, with Paula Badosa and Madison Keys aim to make it all the way to March 16.
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Indian Wells: more money in 2025
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 $19,387,080, up 7.76 percent compared to 2024.
The distribution of prizes in the singles category
- Winner: $1,201,125
- Finalist: $638,750
- Semifinalist: $354,850
- Quarterfinals: $202,000
- Round of 16: $110,250
- Round of 32: $64,500
- Round of 64: $37,650
- Round of 96: $25,375
The distribution of prizes in the doubles category
- Champions: $457,150
- Finalists: $242,020
- Semifinalists: $129,970
- Quarterfinals: $65,000
- Round of 16: $34,850
- Round of 32: $19,050
Couples day out, Indian Wells style:
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Katie Boulter & Alex de Minaur in action at the Eisenhower Cup. pic.twitter.com/qThVOn7ZeM
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.
- 2025: $9,693,540 (ATP/WTA)
- 2024: $8,995,555 (ATP/WTA)
- 2023: $8,800,000 (ATP/WTA)
- 2022: $8,584,055 (ATP/WTA)
- 2021: $8,359,455 (ATP/WTA)
- 2020: Not played
- 2019: $8,359,455 (ATP/WTA)
- 2018: $7,972,353 (ATP/WTA)
- 2017: $6,993,450 (ATP/WTA)
- 2016: $6,134,605 (ATP/WTA)
- 2015: $5,381,235 (ATP/WTA)
- 2014: $5,240,015 (ATP/WTA)
- 2013: $5,191,943 (ATP/WTA)
- 2012: $4,694,969 (ATP/WTA)
- 2011: $3,645,000 (ATP) / $4,500,000 (WTA)
Indian Wells has unofficially been known as the fifth Grand Slam. The best men and women tennis players participate in the tournament every year as can be seen by the list of winners. The location near Los Angeles guarantees great weather in March and fans flock to see the world’s best players compete for a growing total purse season after season. 2025 promises to be a great tournament for players and fans alike.
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