The Zayed Sports City's International Tennis Centre in Abu Dhabi hosts the first WTA 500 event of the season in the next seven days, with high-quality players battling for 470 points and $68,570.
Despite some withdrawals, many top-ranked players will chase the Abu Dhabi crown, including
Sofia Kenin, Elina Svitolina, Karolina Pliskova and Garbine Muguruza. Players like Maria Sakkari, Anastasia Potapova, Cori Gauff, Kristina Mladenovic,
Marketa Vondrousova, Aryna Sabalenka and
Elise Mertens will give their best to spoil their party and remain in contention for notable 470 points and the
prize money of $68,570.
The finalist receives 305 points and $50,130, while the semi-finalist gets 185 points and $26,745. Those who lose in the quarters earn 120 points and $12,675, with 55 points and $6,480 reserved for the third-round exit.
The second round is worth 30 points and $4,1000, and those who left the draw in the opening round get a check of $2,500.
Abu Dhabi 2021 prize money and points distribution:
| Prize money | Points distribution |
Winner | 470 | $68,570 |
Runner-up | 305 | $50,130 |
Semi-final | 185 | $26,745 |
Quarter-final | 120 | $12,675 |
Third round | 55 | $6,480 |
Second round | 30 | $4,100 |
First round | 1 | $2,500 |