WTA Finals 2025 Prize Money Breakdown: How much did champion Elena Rybakina and runner-up Aryna Sabalenka earn?

Elena Rybakina toppled World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka 6-3, 7-6 (0) in the championship round to win the WTA Finals 2025. The Kazakh overpowered her rival with her power and precise shotmaking throughout the contest. Aside from the trophy, she's also taking home the biggest paycheck in the history of women's tennis.

Rybakina will pocket a record-breaking $5.2 million as this year's WTA Finals champion. She also went undefeated during the group stage, helping her secure this massive monetary compensation. The Kazakh has broken the record for the highest prize money earned at a single event by a woman, which was held by Sabalenka.

Sabalenka received $5 million for winning the US Open earlier this year. Her runner-up finish at the year-end championships has fetched her $2.6 million. This marked her second loss in the showpiece match at the WTA Finals. She previously lost to Caroline Garcia in the 2022 final as well.

Despite the defeat, Sabalenka will break Serena Williams' record of total prize money earned in a single year. The American made $12.3 million in 2013, a record that stood until today. Sabalenka will wrap up the 2025 season with $15 million, and will move to second place in terms of career prize money with $45 million, trailing only Williams.

Jessica Pegula and Amanda Anisimova, who lost in the semifinals, walked away with $1.05 million each. Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek, who won only one match during the group stage, received $695,000 each.

Jasmine Paolini and Madison Keys went winless during the group phase, yet received $340,000 as guaranteed participation fee. Alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova, who replaced Keys in the draw for one match, also earned $340,000.

Elena Rybakina inches closer to $25 million in career prize money following her WTA Finals 2025 victory

Elena Rybakina's $5.2 million payday for winning the WTA Finals 2025 has upped her career prize money to $24.4 million. She's currently eighth in terms of career prize money won among active players.

Rybakina's victory at the year-end championships marked her first at the tournament. She didn't even make it past the group stage on her debut in 2023, and a similar fate awaited her last year as well. The third time proved to be the charm for her, romping her way to the title without losing a match.

Rybakina's triumph also guaranteed her a finish within the top five of the WTA rankings. She will end the season ranked No. 5, her second finish with the region following her No. 4 finish in 2023.

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