WTA 1000 Guide: Dates, Top Players, Champions and Prize Money

The 83rd edition of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome will feature a total financial commitment of $8,312,293 for the women’s draw, according to official tournament data. The WTA 1000 event, which runs from May 5 to May 17, 2026, serves as the final premier tournament on the clay-court swing before the French Open.

The tournament’s prize structure provides a payout exceeding €1 million for the singles champion. Based on confirmed figures, the winner will receive €1,055,285, which is approximately $1,234,235. This payout is accompanied by 1,000 ranking points.

Prize Money Breakdown

The financial rewards for the singles draw are distributed across multiple rounds to reflect the high stakes of the WTA 1000 level. The prize money for the top performers is as follows:

• Finalist: €549,335 (approximately $642,488)
• Semifinalists: €289,115 (approximately $338,142)
• Quarterfinalists: €150,000 (approximately $175,436)
• Round of 16: €79,510 (approximately $92,993)

In the doubles competition, the winning duo is scheduled to take home €368,630, or approximately $431,140, along with 1,000 ranking points.

Tournament Structure and Field

The Internazionali BNL d’Italia utilizes a 96-player singles draw. This field consists of 76 direct entries, 12 qualifiers and eight wild cards. The tournament officials confirmed that every player currently in the Top 20 of the PIF WTA Rankings will compete in the event.

The field includes top-ranked athletes such as Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Elena Rybakina, Coco Gauff, and Jessica Pegula. Amanda Anisimova is scheduled to make her clay-court debut at the event after missing the Mutua Madrid Open due to a wrist injury.

Defending champion Jasmine Paolini returns to the Foro Italico after her historic title win in 2025. Paolini and partner Sara Errani are also seeking a second consecutive Rome doubles title.

Schedule and Venue

The event is hosted at the Foro Italico, with the primary matches taking place at the Stadio Centrale, which was rebuilt in 2010 to accommodate more than 10,000 fans.

The singles draw will be revealed on May 4, 2026, at 11 a.m. The competition begins with qualifying matches on May 4 and May 5, with the first round of the main draw starting on May 5. The singles final is scheduled for May 16 at 5 p.m. Local time, followed by the doubles final on May 17 at 12 p.m. Local time.

The tournament’s financial scale is comparable to the Mutua Madrid Open. For the 2026 edition, the men’s ATP draw carries a total financial commitment of approximately €8,235,540, with the singles champion receiving €1,007,165.