The Miami Masters 1000 presents a striking modification in the allocation of prizes. In contrast to the common practice of increasing the prizes for the champion each year, those responsible for the tournament chose to decrease the sums allocated to the finalists and semi-finalists.
The strategy aims to significantly increase the prizes of the first rounds, thus helping to reduce the large income disparities of the lowest ranked players. Miami won’t be the only tournament to adopt this strategy to modify prize money; Indian Wells, at the start of the “Sunshine Double,” also opted for a similar approach in a curious twist.
The fact that only about 150 players can earn a living in full conditions within one of the most practiced and followed sports has at many times provoked the indignation of players, coaches and fans.
Notably, the Miami Open is a combined ATP and WTA event and one of the few tournaments to offer equal pay in all rounds for men and women competing. However, the allocation of points differs slightly for the two competitions.
The final and championship rounds will see the most significant discrepancy, with a 10% reduction compared to the previous season. Despite this reduction, lThe champions’ earnings continue to be notable, with $1,100,000 (both the ATP and the WTA) and will receive 1,000 ranking points. The finalists will also experience a slight decline, taking home $585,000 and they will get 650 points. The variation of points begins from the semifinal and goes to the lower rounds.
The semi-finalists will pocket US$325,000 but men will get 400 points and women 390 points. The quarterfinalists, for their part, will win US$385,000, a figure slightly higher than that of 2023. Men get 200 points and women 215 points.
The breakdown of prize money and allocation of points in the main draw begins in the first round. Players who do not win a match will be generously compensated, with these players pocketing $23,250 and receiving 10 points for both competitions.
Miami Open 2024 prize and points breakdown
Result
Financial prizes
Result prizes ATP Points WTA Points
Winner u$s1,100,000 1000 points 1000 points
Finalist u$S 585,000 600 points 650 points
Semifinalists u$s 325,000 360 points 390 points
Quarterfinalists u$s 185,000 180 points 215 points
Round of 16 u$s 101,000 90 points 120 points
Round of 32 u$s 59,100 45 points 65 points
Round of 64 u$s 34,500 25 points 35 points
Round of 96 u$s 23,250 10 points 10 points
Source: Ambito
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