Equal Pay by 2029: Queen's Club and Eastbourne Set to Match WTA and ATP Prize Money
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The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) announced that by 2029, women's players at the Queen's Club and Eastbourne tournaments will receive equal prize money to their male counterparts. This year, the Queen's Club Championships will see a significant increase in WTA 500 prize money to $1.415 million, the highest for an event of its size on the tour, although still below the men's prize pool. The initiative aims to close the gender pay gap in tennis and reflects the LTA's commitment to promoting women's tennis at both professional and grassroots levels.
Key Points
The LTA plans to equalize prize money for women and men at Queen's Club and Eastbourne by 2029.
The 2025 Queen's Club Championships will feature a record $1.415 million in WTA 500 prize money.
The Eastbourne Open's WTA 250 prize money will increase to $389,000, making it the highest paying event of its category.
The Queen's Club women's event will occur from June 9-15 and include stars like Madison Keys, Elena Rybakina, and Emma Raducanu.
The LTA aims to promote women's tennis at both professional and grassroots levels.
Naomi Osaka and Jessica Pegula withdrew from the Queen's Club Championships.
