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The clay court detour at the Paris Olympics is over, and the players can finally get back to their regular schedule of battling their rivals for better rankings and a massive paycheck. While fans were eagerly missing top-ranked competitors like Jannik Sinner in Paris, it is time for them to step back into the line of competition as the ATP Canadian Open is set to unleash the action.
Known to be Canada’s biggest tennis tournament, the ATP Masters 1000 event is set to be played in the City of Mary. But is there a change in the perks planned to be offered to the winners and runner-ups? Here’s a complete breakdown of the massive prize pool in the upcoming event.
Prize money breakdown of the Canadian Open
The ATP Montreal Open, also called the Omnium Banque National présenté par Rogers, is a top-tier professional tennis tournament played on outdoor hard courts. Looking back to the 2023 version of the event, Jannik Sinner secured a massive win in the men’s singles by taking down Alex de Minaur 6-4, 6-1 in the final. Marcelo Arévalo and Jean-Julien Rojer secured the men’s doubles title by defeating Joe Salisbury and Rajeev Ram 6-3, 6-1.
The US Open hard court swing is set to heat up next week, as both the top ATP and WTA stars compete in the Canadian Open 🔥
And we have everything you need to know about the prestigious event in our tournament preview:https://t.co/9sLnOyuFt2
— Tennishead (@tennishead) August 2, 2024
For the 2024 edition scheduled for August 6-12, the total prize pool is planned to be a massive $6,795,955. The winner will take home $1,049,460 and earn 1000 points. The complete list, compared to the values offered in 2023, is as follows:
| Winner | $1,049,460 | $1,019,335 |
| Runner-up | $573,090 | $556,630 |
| Semifinal | $313,395 | $304,375 |
| Quarterfinal | $170,940 | $166,020 |
| Round 3 | $91,435 | $88,805 |
| Round 2 | $49,030 | $47,620 |
| Round 1 | $27,165 | $26,380 |
| Qualies Round 2 | $13,915 | $13,515 |
| Qualies Round 1 | $7,290 | $7,080 |
What else is at stake at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal?
Besides money, ranking points are another aspect that the players compete for to secure their positions in the top ranking and therefore enjoy the benefits. Here’s a detailed list of the points that the players could gain at the ATP Masters 1000 event in Montreal:
| Winner | 1000 |
| Finalist | 600 |
| Semifinalist | 360 |
| Quarterfinalist | 180 |
| Round of 16 | 90 |
| Round of 32 | 45 |
| Round of 56 | 10 |
When does the Canadian Open start?
Top seeds like Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Alex de Minaur, and more will be ready to battle it out at the prestigious hard court event in Canada. The tournament is set to kick off today, August 6, 2024, and will crown its champion on August 12, 2024. The qualifying rounds already took place on August 4-5, and now the main matches are set to commence. The doubles final is set for August 12 at 5 p.m., followed by the singles final at 7:30 p.m.
Where is the ATP Montreal being played?
The ATP Montreal Open, officially named Omnium Banque National présenté par Rogers, is being played at the IGA Stadium in Montreal, Canada. This prestigious tournament brings together top tennis talent from around the world, making it a highlight of the summer sports calendar.
Debate
Is the increasing prize money at the Canadian Open making tennis more about cash than passion?