Sinner and Alcaraz Compete in ATP Doha: Prize Money and Earnings Revealed
The ATP 500 tournament in Doha, scheduled for February 16-22, 2026, will host an elite lineup, featuring the top two tennis players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. This event is part of Qatar’s larger strategy to enhance sports investments and has seen notable growth in prestige and prize money in recent years.
Prize Money Breakdown for ATP Doha 2026
The ATP 500 tournament in Doha offers a substantial prize pool, with the champion set to earn over $500,000. The prize distribution for the tournament is as follows:
- First Round: €20,300
- Second Round: €38,000
- Quarterfinals: €71,400
- Semifinals: €139,800
- Final: €262,300
- Winner: €487,500
Increased Earnings Potential in Doha
Doha’s ability to provide high prize money is enhanced by the ATP regulations, which allow 250 and 500 tournaments to offer players additional payments known as “promotional fees.” These fees are often tied to the commercial appeal of star players. For Doha, attracting Alcaraz and Sinner means significantly higher earnings for both players, with each expected to receive €1.1 million for their participation.
This promotional payment can even exceed the winner’s prize, underlining the tournament’s commitment to drawing top talent and ensuring a competitive prize pool.
Significance of Alcaraz and Sinner’s Participation
The simultaneous presence of the world’s top two players elevates the event’s profile, enhancing its appeal to fans, sponsors, and media coverage. The promotional fees not only provide competitive prize money but also aim to secure the involvement of commercially sought-after players.
A new ATP bonus program will further benefit top players participating in 500-level tournaments. This initiative includes a $3 million bonus pool for ATP 500 events, aimed at rewarding the six players who perform best throughout the season. In addition, a broader bonus pool of $21 million is available for ATP Masters 1000 tournaments.
Players categorized as “commitment players,” those who finished the prior season in the top 30, must compete in at least four ATP 500 events to qualify for the year-end bonus pool. In the last season, Alcaraz earned $1.2 million from this pool, while Sinner did not receive any bonuses, having participated in only three ATP 500 tournaments due to a suspension.
