Gippsland Trophy, Melbourne Prize Money 2021
Due to the global pandemic, the calendar for the start of the 2021 WTA season has been significantly revamped.
With players heading to Australia for the first Grand Slam of the year, the countries draconian quarantine policies have meant players are arriving well ahead of time.
Subsequently, Tennis Australia has laid on a number of events to give players match practice and training opportunities ahead of the Australian Open.
Firstly, two WTA 500 events will kick off on January 31st, the Gippsland Trophy, and the Yarra Valley Classic.
The total prize money at the Gippsland Trophy is $565,530. With the winner taking home a cheque for $68,570.
You can see a full prize money breakdown for both the singles and doubles below.
The US dollar amounts have also been converted into GBP and Euros to give a comparison for European readers. The exchange rate shown is the mid-market exchange rate.
Prize Money Breakdown for the WTA 500 Gippsland Trophy 2021
Singles
| 2021 | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money £ GBP | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $68,570 | £50,429 | €55,644 |
| Runner Up | $50,130 | £36,868 | €40,680 |
| Semi Final | $26,745 | £19,669 | €21,703 |
| Quarter Final | $12,675 | £9,322 | €10,286 |
| Round 3 | $6,480 | £4,766 | €5,259 |
| Round 2 | $4,100 | £3,015 | €3,327 |
| Round 1 | $3,375 | £2,482 | €2,739 |
| Q1 | $2,800 | £2,059 | €2,272 |
Doubles
| 2021 | Prize Money $ USD | Prize Money £ GBP | Prize Money € EUR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winner | $20,890 | £15,368 | €16,948 |
| Runner Up | $13,370 | £9,836 | €10,847 |
| Semi Final | $8,350 | £6,143 | €6,774 |
| Quarter Final | $4,310 | £3,171 | €3,497 |
| Round 2 | $2,670 | £1,964 | €2,166 |
| Round 1 | $2,020 | £1,486 | €1,639 |