The 2023 WTA Madrid Open came to an end on Sunday, May 6, with Aryna Sabalenka emerging as the champion by defeating Iga Swiatek in the final. Swiatek put up a strong fight, saving three match points before eventually losing 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 to Sabalenka in a match that lasted two hours and 25 minutes. This marked her first defeat to the Belarusian on clay, and Sabalenka now leads the tour with 29 match wins this season.
Sabalenka’s Achievements at the Madrid Open
Sabalenka’s win in Madrid added another feather to her cap as she clinched her second Madrid title, third WTA title of the year, fourth win over a World No. 1, fifth WTA 1000 title, and 13th WTA singles title. She also joined the ranks of Serena Williams, Petra Kvitova, and Simona Halep as one of the only four two-time champions in Madrid. The Madrid Open this year was expanded to include a 96-player draw, similar to Indian Wells and Miami, resulting in an increase in prize money to €7,705,780.
Prize Money for Singles Tournament Winner and Runner-Up
Aryna Sabalenka’s triumph in Madrid earned her prize money of €1,105,265 ($1,271,055), an increase of 6.12% from the previous year. Meanwhile, runner-up Iga Swiatek received €580,000 ($667,000), representing a 1.97% increase from last year. Other prize money allocations included €308,790 ($355,109) for losing semifinalists Veronika Kudermetova and Maria Sakkari. Quarterfinalists Petra Martic, Jessica Pegula, Irina-Camelia Begu, and Mayar Sherif each received €161,525 ($185,754) for their efforts.
Prize Money Breakdown for Doubles Tournament
The 2023 WTA Madrid Open women’s doubles final took place on Sunday, May 7, featuring Beatrice Haddad Maia and Victoria Azarenka against the American pair of Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff. The winning pair took home €382,420 ($419,486), while the runners-up received €202,850 ($222,511). Losing semifinalist teams each pocketed €108,190 ($118,676), and those eliminated in the quarterfinals took home €54,840 ($60,155).
