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'Major milestone' with women to earn equal prize money at tennis events
For the first time in 2027, every combined WTA 1000 event will award equal prize money, building on the path forged by the 'Original 9', including Billie Jean King; you can watch the WTA/ATP China Open and ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters live…
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For the first time in 2027, every combined WTA 1000 event will award equal prize money, building on the path forged by the 'Original 9', including Billie Jean King; you can watch the WTA/ATP China Open and ATP 1000 Shanghai Masters live on Sky Sports All combined WTA 1000 tournaments will award women equal prize money to the men from 2027, the Women's Tennis Association said on Thursday, with the Italian Open and other major events joining the rest of the category in offering the same pay-outs.
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