The WTA of Charleston makes history with a record prize money
Fernando Murciego
- 10 Feb 2026
The Credit One Charleston Open, a WTA 500 tournament that typically kicks off the clay court swing in North America, will offer a total of $2.5 million to its players in 2026, with a record $2.3 million in prize money and $200,000 towards player benefit programs. This total investment doubles the amount offered in 2025 and marks a historic moment in sports, making Charleston the first standalone WTA 500 event to proactively raise prize money. It's news worth celebrating and will help continue the fight until women's tennis reaches the position it rightfully deserves.
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