Explosion of prizes at the [Italian Open 2026](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/tenis/sinner-e-ruud-lutam-pelo-titulo-no-emocionante-italian-open-2026/): [Elina Svitolina](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/tenis/coco-gauff-reflete-sobre-derrota-na-final-do-italian-open/) triumphs in an epic duel against Coco Gauff, earning over one million euros!
The Italian Open 2026 once again impressed with a colossal prize distribution on the women’s side, sharing €7,228,080 (approximately $8.31 million) among the top players on the WTA circuit. This tournament in Rome, which precedes Roland Garros and is one of the major clay-court events, maintained its status as a stage for decisive points and significant fortunes for athletes advancing to the final stages at the historic [Foro Italico](https://apitofinal.pt/modalidades/tenis/jannik-sinner-vive-drama-com-ataque-de-panico-em-roma/).
In the spotlight were Coco Gauff and Elina Svitolina, the two gladiators who reached the women’s final after two weeks of high-level performances. In a match that lasted nearly two and a half hours, Ukrainian Elina Svitolina ultimately prevailed, winning 6-4, 6-7(3), 6-2 in an intense and emotional spectacle.
The victory earned Svitolina a prize of €1,055,285 (approximately $1.23 million) and 1,000 valuable points in the WTA ranking, while young American Coco Gauff collected €549,335 (about $642,000) and 650 points, continuing her meteoric rise in world tennis.
Gauff’s journey in Rome was marked by tough battles. After an excellent performance at the Madrid Open, the American overcame formidable opponents such as Tereza Valentova, Mirra Andreeva, and Sorana Cirstea. The quarter-final was one of the most dramatic moments of the tournament, with Gauff saving a match point against Serbian Iva Jovic to triumph 5-7, 7-5, 6-2, showcasing impressive resilience. Victories over Andreeva (4-6, 6-2, 6-4) and Cirstea (6-4, 6-3) followed, securing her place in the final.
On Svitolina’s side, her form has been prominent throughout the 2026 season. The Ukrainian had already claimed the title in Auckland and continued her impressive streak on European clay. The highlight was the semi-final against three-time Rome champion Iga Swiatek, where Svitolina prevailed with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 6-2. Prior to that, the player also defeated the powerful Elena Rybakina 2-6, 6-4, 6-4, demonstrating remarkable recovery ability.
The semi-finals were generous in prizes, with eliminated players Swiatek and Cirstea each receiving €289,115 (approximately $338,000) and 390 ranking points. In the quarter-final draw, names like Elena Rybakina, Jessica Pegula, Mirra Andreeva, and Jasmine Paolini each received €150,000 (around $175,000) and 215 points, while other stars like Aryna Sabalenka, Paula Badosa, and Beatriz Haddad Maia exited earlier, taking home €79,510 (about $93,000) and 120 points.
With the end of the 2026 Italian Open, the focus of the players now shifts to Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the season, with Rome serving as the final major test before the celebration in Paris.
This tournament not only highlighted the talent and determination of the top stars in women’s tennis but also reinforced the financial and competitive importance of the WTA circuit, where every point and every euro can make a difference in an ascending career. Get ready for an electrifying Roland Garros, where Svitolina and Gauff promise to continue making headlines!
This article first appeared on Apito Final.
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