Traditionally, when the ATP and WTA tours swing back to North America in the latter half of the summer, the DC Open is the first event on the docket.
This year, the US capital has a little competition. That’s because the WTA has opted to play a second draw this week, with an inaugural tournament starting up in Memphis.Â
Memphis Tennis Classic Purse 2026
As a small WTA 250 tournament with no history before this year, the newly minted Memphis Classic attracted fewer top tour players. It also has less prize money on offer.
The total cash purse of the first Memphis Classic is $283,347. That’s quite a bit less than what’s available in DC – a WTA 500 draw – which is north of $1 million.Â
The crowd will be cheering for No. 2 seed McCartney Kessler, who leads a small group of Americans in the draw that includes Caty McNally and Peyton Stearns. Ekaterina Alexandrova is the top seed and a likely tennis betting favorite on the traditional American hardcourt.Â
Memphis Classic Winner Payout: How Much Prize Money Will the Champion Receive?
In 2026, the Memphis Classic singles champion will receive $37,390 in prize money.
The full prize table for the 2026 Memphis Tennis Classic is published below.
Memphis Tennis Classic Prize Money 2026
| Round Reached | Prize Money (USD) |
|---|---|
| Winner | $37,390 |
| Runner-Up | $22,125 |
| Semifinal | $12,331 |
| Quarterfinal | $7,025 |
| Round 2 | $4,285 |
| Round 1, Main Draw | $3,065 |
| Q2 | $2,200 |
| Q1 | $1,420 |
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