One of the few competitions that mixes men’s and women’s divisions without dividing the prize money equally is the Cincinnati tournament.
This season, the hardcourt event has welcomed two new champions, and they have both displayed remarkable on-court abilities. Despite physical limitations and injury concerns, Sinner defeated Andrey Rublev and Alexander Zverev in the men’s singles to advance to the championship match. After that, the Italian player faced Frances Tiafoe in the summit match, defeating the American in straight sets, 7-6(4), 6-2.
In the meantime, Sabalenka defeated rivals Iga Swiatek, Liudmila Samsonova, and Elina Svitolina in the women’s division to guarantee a spot in the tournament’s championship round. In her match against Jessica Pegula, the No. 3 seed encountered little opposition from the American celebrity and won 6-3, 7-5. But things quickly turned south.
There was a significant difference in their prize money that was noticed when they each picked up their paychecks. Interestingly, Sabalenka was given half of Sinner’s money. The Belarusian left with just $523,485 whereas the men’s champion took home an astounding $1,049,460.
Even though Grand Slams have addressed these disparities, some circuit events still have a gender pay gap. In addition, WTA players and PTPA members expressed their displeasure with the gap at the 2023 Italian Open, following their announcement that they would attain pay parity by 2025.
Jannik Sinner in 2024
Ranked world no.1, Jannik played his last match on the 19th of August when he overcame world no.20 Francis Tiafoe 7-6(4) 6-2 in the final in Cincinnati to win his 16th career title.
Presently, during this year Sinner has achieved a composed 48-5 match record. Sinner conquered 5 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open, Rotterdam, Miami, Halle and Cincinnati.
Sinner has scheduled to play next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open)
. He will start from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.Aryna Sabalenka in 2024
Currently ranked no.2, Aryna played her last match on the 19th of August when she defeated world no.6 Jessica Pegula 6-3 7-5 in the final in Cincinnati to win her 15th career title.
This year Sabalenka has achieved a 39-11 match record. Sabalenka clinched 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Cincinnati. The Belarussian reached the final in Brisbane, Madrid and Rome.
Aryna Sabalenka will square off with the world no.323 Petra Kvitova in the final on Saturday at 6:00 pm on CENTRE COURT. Their head to head is 3-2 for Kvitova.
Aryna conquered 2 titles in 2024 at the Australian Open and Cincinnati. The Belarussian got to the final in Brisbane (Brisbane International), in Madrid (Mutua Madrid Open) and in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia).
Sabalenka won 15 titles in her career: 11 on hard courts, 2 on clay courts and 2 on indoor courts. (See the list of her titles)
Sabalenka will compete next at the U.S. Open (U.S. Open). She will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 26th of August.