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China Open to offer Asia record prize money
By Yan Weijue (chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-09-24 16:04 As the top-ranking tennis tournament in Asia, the China Open will offer a total of $6,600,000 in prizes this year, the highest prize money for tennis tournaments in the Asian region.
This includes 2.1 million for the ATP 500 Series, 4.5 million for WTA Crown-Jewel Events. The women single's winner will receive $ 775,500 as well as 1000 points, while the bonus and points for the second prize are $387,800 and 700, respectively. Only those whose world rankings are within the top 100 will have a chance to compete in this event. The men single's winner will get $573,000 as well as 500 points, with the second taking home $286, 500 and 300 points. The bonus and points for the champion of women's double and men's double are $266,000, 1000 points and $160,000 and 500 points respectively. |