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Keys Returns to Strasbourg as Rybakina Skips Defense
16 May
Summary
- Strasbourg tournament offers $1,206,446 prize money for 2026.
- Madison Keys is the only former champion in the 2026 line-up.
- The 2026 champion will receive $185,507, an increase from last year.
The 2026 edition of the Internationaux de Strasbourg, a WTA 500 tournament, boasts a substantial financial commitment of $1,206,446. This event, the final WTA 500 before the French Open, will feature a strong main draw. Victoria Mboko is the highest-ranked player, headlining the field.
This year marks the 40th anniversary of the tournament, which began in 1987. While past winners include tennis legends, only Madison Keys, the 2024 champion, will compete in 2026, as Elena Rybakina, last year's winner, will not defend her title.
The 2026 champion will be awarded $185,507, a notable increase from the $164,002 Rybakina earned in the previous year. Players will compete for 500 ranking points, utilizing the WTA's 52-week cumulative ranking system, where points from the prior year's event must be defended.
