Quote Originally Posted by Mrs Steve R View Post
They do get the same though if you think about it.
The actual prize money is equal in the 4 grand slam events. However throughout a year a male number 1 tennis player will typically earn twice as much as the female equivalent because there is more money on the rest of the tennis tour.

Then once you add in Sponsorship and other opportunities the Male tennis player will earn a lot more over his career.

During the grand slams, all matches are generally sold out so both genders are bring in the same revenue base. So if these venues decide to pay the winners of the event the same then so be it.