Canadian Open Tennis Prize Money – How Much Do Players Earn Per Round?
The Canadian Open tennis prize money is among the largest available at any non-Grand Slam tennis event in the world, and it has grown dramatically in recent years as Tennis Canada has committed to making this one of the most financially rewarding stops on the ATP and WTA calendars.
Every player who enters the draw in Montreal or Toronto earns prize money based on how far they progress through the tournament. Lose in the first round and you still take home tens of thousands of dollars. Win the title and you earn over a million.
This guide covers the complete Canadian Open tennis prize money breakdown for both the ATP men’s draw and the WTA women’s draw, round by round, including how the men’s and women’s purses compare and how earnings have grown across recent editions of the tournament.
Quick Facts:
| Detail | Info |
| 2025 ATP Total Purse | $9,193,540 |
| 2025 WTA Total Purse | $5,152,599 |
| 2025 ATP Champion Earnings | $1,124,380 (Ben Shelton) |
| 2025 WTA Champion Earnings | $752,275 (Victoria Mboko) |
| Draw Size | 96 players (men and women) |
| Equal Prize Money Target | 2027 (confirmed by Tennis Canada) |
| Official 2026 Figures | To be confirmed before August 1 |
How Much Is the Canadian Open Tennis Prize Money Total?
The total prize money at the Canadian Open has grown significantly across recent years, driven by the expansion of both draws from 56 to 96 players in 2025 and Tennis Canada’s commitment to increasing payouts at both the ATP and WTA level.
Total prize money by year:
| Year | ATP Total | WTA Total | Combined Total |
| 2022 | $6,573,785 | $2,697,250 | $9,271,035 |
| 2023 | $6,600,000 | $2,788,468 | $9,388,468 |
| 2024 | $6,795,555 | $3,211,715 | $10,007,270 |
| 2025 | $9,193,540 | $5,152,599 | $14,346,139 |
| 2026 | To be confirmed | To be confirmed | To be confirmed |
What drove the prize money increase:
The single biggest factor in the prize money jump between 2024 and 2025 was the expansion of both draws from 56 to 96 players. The total prize money for the ATP in 2025 was $9,193,540, a 35.29% increase compared to the previous year, primarily due to the draw size expansion to 96.
On the WTA side, the National Bank Open’s WTA prize money was projected to rise from roughly 32% of the ATP prize money to nearly 60% by 2025, and to 78% in 2026, with equal prize money planned for 2027.
The 2026 official prize money figures will be confirmed by Tennis Canada before the tournament begins on August 1. Always check the official National Bank Open website at nationalbankopen.com for the most current confirmed figures before the tournament starts.
Canadian Open ATP Prize Money Breakdown by Round
The ATP men’s draw at the Canadian Open offers prize money at every stage of the tournament, with payouts increasing significantly as players progress deeper into the draw.
The figures below are based on the confirmed 2025 Canadian Open ATP prize money breakdown, the most recent complete data available. The 2026 figures will be confirmed before August 1.
2025 ATP prize money by round:
| Round | Prize Per Player | Players Receiving |
| Champion | $1,124,380 | 1 player |
| Runner-up | $567,020 | 1 player |
| Semifinal | $286,035 | 2 players |
| Quarterfinal | $144,335 | 4 players |
| Round of 16 | $72,845 | 8 players |
| Round of 32 | $36,725 | 16 players |
| Round of 64 | $27,165 | 32 players |
| Qualifying | Separate qualifying prize money | Qualifying players |
Key observations from the ATP prize breakdown:
- The champion earns nearly double the runner-up, with Ben Shelton taking home $1,124,380 for his 2025 title
- Prize money approximately doubles with each round of progression through the main draw
- Even first round losers in the main draw earn $27,165, a significant guaranteed income for players ranked outside the top 50
- Wildcard entries who lose in the first round still receive the same first round prize money as direct entrants
- ATP prize money figures include a 2.5% player contribution deducted before payment, which funds player initiatives across the tour
Canadian Open WTA Prize Money Breakdown by Round
The WTA women’s draw at the Canadian Open offers prize money at every stage of the tournament, with the 2025 edition representing the most significant single year increase in the history of the women’s event.
The figures below are based on the confirmed 2025 Canadian Open WTA prize money breakdown. The 2026 figures are expected to increase further as Tennis Canada continues its commitment toward equal prize money by 2027.
2025 WTA prize money by round:
| Round | Prize Per Player | Players Receiving |
| Champion | $752,275 | 1 player |
| Runner-up | $379,360 | 1 player |
| Semifinal | $191,335 | 2 players |
| Quarterfinal | $96,505 | 4 players |
| Round of 16 | $48,670 | 8 players |
| Round of 32 | $24,540 | 16 players |
| Round of 64 | $18,155 | 32 players |
| Qualifying | Separate qualifying prize money | Qualifying players |
Key observations from the WTA prize breakdown:
- Victoria Mboko earned $752,275 for her 2025 Canadian Open title, a 43.71% increase over the previous year’s champion earnings
- The WTA total purse of $5,152,599 in 2025 represented a 60.43% increase compared to 2024, the largest single year jump in the women’s event history
- First round losers in the WTA draw earn $18,155, providing guaranteed income for players entering the draw as wildcards or qualifiers
- WTA prize money at every round increased significantly in 2025 compared to previous years due to the draw expansion from 56 to 96 players
- The gap between ATP and WTA prize money at every round narrowed considerably in 2025 as Tennis Canada accelerated its equal prize money commitment
ATP vs WTA Prize Money Comparison
One of the most discussed topics surrounding Canadian Open tennis prize money is the gap between what men and women earn at the same tournament. Tennis Canada has been more transparent than most events about their plan to close that gap completely.
ATP vs WTA prize money comparison by round (2025):
| Round | ATP Prize | WTA Prize | Difference |
| Champion | $1,124,380 | $752,275 | $372,105 |
| Runner-up | $567,020 | $379,360 | $187,660 |
| Semifinal | $286,035 | $191,335 | $94,700 |
| Quarterfinal | $144,335 | $96,505 | $47,830 |
| Round of 16 | $72,845 | $48,670 | $24,175 |
| Round of 32 | $36,725 | $24,540 | $12,185 |
| Round of 64 | $27,165 | $18,155 | $9,010 |
Tennis Canada’s equal prize money commitment:
Tennis Canada announced a clear and publicly confirmed timeline for closing the prize money gap between men and women at the National Bank Open.
| Year | WTA Prize Money as Percentage of ATP |
| 2024 | Approximately 47% |
| 2025 | Approximately 56% |
| 2026 | Approximately 78% (projected) |
| 2027 | 100% equal prize money (confirmed target) |
This makes the Canadian Open one of the few non-Grand Slam events in professional tennis with a publicly confirmed and scheduled equal prize money commitment, a significant step that has been widely praised across both the ATP and WTA tours.
How Much Does the Canadian Open Champion Earn?
Winning the Canadian Open is one of the most financially rewarding achievements available to a professional tennis player outside the four Grand Slams. The champion at both the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto draws takes home prize money that reflects the tournament’s status as one of the nine most important events on the professional tennis calendar.
Recent Canadian Open champion earnings:
| Year | ATP Champion | ATP Earnings | WTA Champion | WTA Earnings |
| 2022 | Pablo Carreno Busta | Approximately $1,048,235 | Caroline Garcia | Approximately $432,699 |
| 2023 | Jannik Sinner | Approximately $1,048,235 | Coco Gauff | Approximately $447,041 |
| 2024 | Alexei Popyrin | Approximately $1,048,235 | Jessica Pegula | Approximately $515,145 |
| 2025 | Ben Shelton | $1,124,380 | Victoria Mboko | $752,275 |
What champion earnings mean in context:
Ben Shelton’s $1,124,380 for winning the 2025 Canadian Open title represents a life-changing single tournament payday for a player who was still in the early stages of his career. For Victoria Mboko, the $752,275 she earned as an 18 year old wildcard ranked 85th was a figure that exceeded her entire career earnings to that point.
Champion earnings at the Canadian Open also come with 1,000 ranking points for both the ATP and WTA tours, making the financial reward one part of a package that significantly transforms a player’s career trajectory in a single tournament week.
The 2026 champion earnings will be confirmed when Tennis Canada officially announces the prize money breakdown before August 1. Based on the consistent annual increases seen across recent editions, the 2026 champion at both draws is expected to earn more than their 2025 counterpart.
Canadian Open Doubles Prize Money
Beyond singles competition, the Canadian Open also offers prize money for doubles teams competing in both the ATP Montreal and WTA Toronto draws. Doubles prize money operates on the same round by round structure as singles but is split equally between the two players on each team.
How doubles prize money works:
| Factor | Detail |
| Prize structure | Same round by round format as singles |
| Payment | Total amount split equally between both partners |
| Draw size | 32 doubles teams in both ATP and WTA draws |
| Champion split | Winning team splits the doubles champion prize equally |
| First round | Both players on losing team receive equal share |
2025 doubles champion earnings:
| Draw | Doubles Champions | Total Prize | Per Player |
| ATP Montreal | Julian Cash and Lloyd Glasspool | Confirmed 2025 figure | Split equally |
| WTA Toronto | Coco Gauff and McCartney Kessler | Confirmed 2025 figure | Split equally |
Key points about doubles prize money:
- Doubles prize money at the Canadian Open is significantly lower than singles prize money at equivalent rounds
- Players who compete in both singles and doubles receive separate prize money for each competition they enter
- Doubles specialists who reach the later rounds of the Canadian Open can earn meaningful income even without competing in singles
- The Canadian Open doubles draw features 32 teams meaning more players receive prize money across more rounds than at smaller doubles draws
- Exact 2026 doubles prize money figures will be confirmed on the official National Bank Open website before the tournament begins
Always check nationalbankopen.com for the most current confirmed doubles prize money breakdown before the tournament begins on August 1.
How Does Canadian Open Prize Money Compare to Other Events?
Understanding where Canadian Open tennis prize money sits within the broader tennis prize money landscape helps fans appreciate exactly how significant this tournament is for players competing on both the ATP and WTA tours.
Prize money comparison across major tennis events (2025 figures):
| Tournament | Level | ATP Total Purse | WTA Total Purse |
| US Open | Grand Slam | Approximately $75 million | Approximately $75 million |
| Wimbledon | Grand Slam | Approximately $60 million | Approximately $60 million |
| Australian Open | Grand Slam | Approximately $65 million | Approximately $65 million |
| French Open | Grand Slam | Approximately $55 million | Approximately $55 million |
| Canadian Open | Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 | $9,193,540 | $5,152,599 |
| Cincinnati Open | Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 | Approximately $6,700,000 | Approximately $3,200,000 |
| Madrid Open | Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 | Approximately $7,700,000 | Approximately $7,700,000 |
| Indian Wells | Masters 1000 / WTA 1000 | Approximately $9,000,000 | Approximately $9,000,000 |
Key insights from the comparison:
- Grand Slams offer significantly larger prize pools than any Masters 1000 or WTA 1000 event, reflecting their status as the most prestigious events in the sport
- The Canadian Open ATP purse of $9,193,540 in 2025 places it among the highest paying Masters 1000 events on the calendar
- The WTA prize money gap between the Canadian Open and Madrid Open reflects the different approaches major events have taken toward equal prize money
- The Canadian Open’s commitment to equal prize money by 2027 will place it ahead of several other Masters level events in terms of gender pay equity
- Missing the Canadian Open means missing over a million dollars in potential champion earnings, one of the strongest financial incentives for top players to compete
How Has Canadian Open Prize Money Grown Over Time?
The growth in Canadian Open tennis prize money across recent years tells the story of a tournament that has invested heavily in becoming one of the most financially rewarding non-Grand Slam events in professional tennis.
Historical prize money growth:
| Year | ATP Total | ATP Champion | WTA Total | WTA Champion |
| 2022 | $6,573,785 | Approximately $1,048,235 | $2,697,250 | Approximately $432,699 |
| 2023 | $6,600,000 | Approximately $1,048,235 | $2,788,468 | Approximately $447,041 |
| 2024 | $6,795,555 | Approximately $1,048,235 | $3,211,715 | Approximately $515,145 |
| 2025 | $9,193,540 | $1,124,380 | $5,152,599 | $752,275 |
What the growth numbers reveal:
- The ATP total purse grew by 35.29% between 2024 and 2025, the largest single year increase in recent history
- The WTA total purse grew by 60.43% between 2024 and 2025, an even more dramatic increase reflecting Tennis Canada’s accelerated commitment to prize money equity
- Between 2022 and 2025 the combined prize money across both draws grew from approximately $9.27 million to over $14.34 million, a 55% increase in three years
- The draw expansion from 56 to 96 players in 2025 was the primary driver of the significant prize money jump, as more players competing means more prize money distributed across more rounds
- The WTA champion’s earnings grew by 43.71% between 2024 and 2025 alone, the largest single year increase for a women’s champion in the tournament’s modern history
What to expect going forward:
Tennis Canada has publicly committed to equal prize money for men and women by 2027. That means the WTA total purse is projected to reach approximately 78% of the ATP total in 2026 before reaching full parity in 2027. For fans following the tournament’s prize money trajectory, the 2026 and 2027 editions represent the final steps in one of the most significant prize money equality commitments made by any non-Grand Slam event in professional tennis history.
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Conclusion
Canadian Open tennis prize money has grown dramatically in recent years and now represents one of the most significant financial opportunities available to professional players outside the four Grand Slams.
Over $14 million in combined ATP and WTA prize money in 2025. A champion’s cheque exceeding one million dollars for the men’s winner. A publicly confirmed path to equal prize money for men and women by 2027. The Canadian Open is not just one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in tennis. It is becoming one of the most financially rewarding.
For the most current confirmed 2026 prize money figures, visit the official National Bank Open website at nationalbankopen.com before the tournament begins on August 1.
To follow every match and see which players are competing for the 2026 prize money, explore our complete Canadian Open players guide and tournament schedule.
