How Did the WTA Finals Just Cut $5.5 Million in Prize Money?

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The WTA Finals' prize pool fell from $15.5 million last year to $10 million this year, a decline of about 35.5%. The reduction comes as the WTA has been promoting progress toward equal prize money with men's tennis.

Last year, the WTA Finals offered $15.5 million in prize money while this year, the figure is $10 million. That is a reduction of $5.5 million, or approximately 35.5%, in the space of 12 months. And it comes during a period when the WTA is celebrating significant progress towards equal prize money with the men's …