The upcoming Indian Wells tournament has increased its prize money pool compared to the previous year. For 2023, this BNP Paribas Open offered equal prize money for both ATP and WTA singles and doubles players. Not just that, in the previous year it also awarded the winner with 1000 ranking points. While last year’s tournament was truly lucrative for players, this year the tournament has offered more prize money pool for the tennis players.

The upcoming Indian Wells tournament will take place from March 4th to 17th of March. This time the BNP Paribas Open will offer an increase for rounds below tennis players.

The upcoming Indian Wells tournament has been showing off  prize money pool hikes every year since 2023

In 2023, the total prize money pool for this tournament was $17,600,000. This was 5.25% higher compared to 2022. In 2024, this tournament has announced a $19 million total prize money pool. However, compared to 2023, singles winners, finalists, and semifinalists will get 10% less than they received in 2023. Both the ATP and WTA singles champions will receive $1,100,000. The finalists will get $585,000 and $325,000 will be given to the semi-finalists. However, in the rounds below players will see a hike.

This means players have to exit in the first or second rounds or the qualifying rounds will see improvements in their remunerations. Such changes express the objective of the Indian Wells tournament committee to offer financial support to more extended player groups.

Last year, the finalists of the tournament received $662,360, which was 2.54% higher than 2022. The champion took home $ 1,262,220.  There has been a definite improvement in the prize money since 2012. However, this year, the committee is offering more chances for qualifying players to participate.

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In 2023, qualifying round players received $5,150 whereas players exiting in the first round received $18,660. It was a 2.53% and 2.61% rise compared to 2022. This year, the prize money is $7,800 for qualifying round players with $42,000 for round two players. This means despite winners or finalists having less, low-round players will be compensated well.

The COO of the tournament said- “Each year, we evaluate every aspect of our event — from prize money to scheduling to amenities and facilities — to ensure a top-tier experience for players and fans. This year, we are proud to be dedicating record prize money, and are highly focused on compensating all of the players competing in the BNP Paribas Open.”

The increasing prize money pool for the Indian Wells tournament since 2023 expressed that more sponsors and fans are interested in this championship. However, it is great to see the committee offering financial support for all the athletes by evenly distributing the prize money.

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