The prestigious Indian Wells Masters tennis tournament, also known as the BNP Paribas Open, will offer a record prize purse totaling nearly $18 million in 2024. As one of the biggest tournaments outside the Grand Slams, Indian Wells continues to up the ante and attract the top players in the world.
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | R16 | R32 | R64 | R128 | Q2 | Q1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men’s singles | $1,100,000 | $585,000 | $325,000 | $185,000 | $101,000 | $59,100 | $42,000 | $30,050 | $14,400 | $7,800 |
| Women’s singles | ||||||||||
| Men’s doubles* | $447,300 | $236,800 | $127,170 | $63,600 | $34,100 | $18,640 | — | — | — | — |
| Women’s doubles* | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Singles Prize Money Sees First Dip in Years
For the first time since 2016, the total prize money for singles has decreased year-over-year. The amount awarded to the 2024 singles winner is $1.1 million, down 12.85% from 2023. However, the overall prize pool still represents lucrative paydays for players who advance past the early rounds.
Reaching the quarterfinals earns $185,000, while a semifinal run nets $325,000. The singles runner-up will take home $585,000.Copy code
2024 Singles Prize Money Breakdown: - Winner: $1.1 million - Runner-Up: $585,000 - Semifinalist: $325,000 - Quarterfinalist: $185,000
Doubles Prizes Continue to Trend Upward
Doubles winners will earn $447,300 in 2024, up 2.4% from 2023. The total doubles prize money pool has increased for six straight years at Indian Wells, highlighting the growing prominence of doubles tennis.
Advancing to just the second round earns $34,100 for a doubles team. The losing finalists will earn $236,800, representing a lucrative payday for a week’s work.Copy code
2024 Doubles Prize Money: - Winners: $447,300 - Runners-Up: $236,800 - Semifinalists: $127,170
Total Tournament Prize Purse Hits $18 Million
The combined singles and doubles prize pools at Indian Wells 2024 will top $17.99 million, up 5.27% from 2023. The tournament has dramatically increased prize money over the past 15 years, more than doubling payouts since 2009.Copy code
Indian Wells Total Prize Money History: - 2024: $17.99 million - 2023: $17.6 million - 2009: $8.15 million
The lucrative payouts on both ATP and WTA tours make Indian Wells one of the hottest tickets on the tennis calendar. It’s the biggest tournament outside the Grand Slams and sets the stage for the clay and grass court seasons ahead. Top players flock to the California desert chasing titles and record prize purses.