WTA China Open 2024 Live Streaming: Where To Watch, Draw, Prize Money - All You Need To Know

Until now, no. 1 ranked Iga Swiatek and US Open 2024 women's singles champion Aryna Sabalenka have sealed their place in the marquee tournament.

The 12-day event in China, will be one of the two back-to-back WTA 1000 events in the country, followed by the Wuhan Open.

This is the 18th edition of the WTA tournament held in Beijing. The first-ever tourney was held in 2004 and Serena Williams was its first winner.

Dates:

The Main Draw of the China Open 2024 starts off from Wednesday, September 25 and concludes on Sunday, October 6. Singles qualifying starts from Monday, September 23 and Tuesday, September 24.

What is the format?

96 women's singles players will take part in the main draw, with 32 seeded players receiving byes. 76 players from the main draw will receive direct entry on the basis of PIF WTA Singles Rankings of August 26.

The remaining main-draw spots will be taken up by 8 wild cards and 12 qualifiers.

When are the finals?

The singles and doubles finals will both take place on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Who is the defending champion?

Iga Swiatek won the title last year, her sixth, when she defeated Liudmila Samsonaova in the final.

What is the prize money?

• First round: 10 points | $23,250

• Second round: 35 points | 34,500

• Third round: 65 points | $59,100

• Round of 16: 120 points | $101,000

• Quarterfinals: 215 points | $185,000

• Semifinals: 390 points | $325,000

• Finalist: 650 points | $585,000

• Champion: 1000 points | $1,100,000

Who are the top seeds at the WTA China Open 2024?

1. Aryna Sabalenka

2. Jessica Pegula (USA)

3. Elena Rybakina (KAZ)

4. Jasmine Paolini (ITA)

5. Coco Gauff (USA)

Where to watch WTA China Open 2024 in India?

One can watch WTA China Open 2024 in India on Tennis Channel.