WTA Announces Prize Money Parity for 2027

The Women's Tennis Association has confirmed that all combined WTA 1000 tournaments, including the Italian Open and other major events, will offer equal prize money to both men and women starting from 2027. This move represents a significant step forward in the long-standing battle for gender equality in professional tennis.

The initiative comes decades after Billie Jean King formed the women's professional tennis circuit following her experience at the 1970 Italian Open, where she earned just $600 while men's champion Ilie Nastase received $3,500. The WTA described the equal pay decision as a "major milestone" in their ongoing fight for equality. amunra-opinie.pl