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Wuhan Open final prize money as Brit Sonay Kartal faces Maja Chwalinska

Britain's Sonay Kartal, who is ranked 170th in the world, faces No. 16 seed Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open final.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 7:56 AM
Wuhan Open final prize money as Brit Sonay Kartal faces Maja Chwalinska
Key Things to Know
  • The Wuhan Open champion will earn £500,000, while the runner-up will receive £290,000.
  • Britain's world No. 170 Sonay Kartal plays 16th seed Maja Chwalinska for the WTA 1000 title.
  • The tournament offers a total prize purse of £3,074,652, with 1,000 ranking points awarded to the winner.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Britain's Sonay Kartal, ranked 170th in the world, faces 16th seed Maja Chwalinska in the Wuhan Open final. The winner of the WTA 1000 event will claim a £500,000 ($665,000) winner's prize and 1,000 ranking points, marking a first WTA 1000 crown for either competitor. The runner-up will receive £290,000 ($385,000) alongside 650 ranking points.

The tournament features a total financial commitment of £3,074,652 ($4,088,211). Defending champion Coco Gauff did not participate in this year's 56-draw event. Both finalists are positioned to achieve career-high rankings, with Chwalinska pursuing her first tour-level title and Kartal seeking her second career title following her 2024 Monastir victory.

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