WTA 500

WTA 500 is a category of women’s professional tennis tournaments organized by the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA). Tournaments in this classification offer a total prize money of at least $500,000. The WTA 500 series is considered the third-highest tier of events in the WTA Tour, following the WTA 1000 and Grand Slam tournaments. Players earn ranking points based on their performance in these events, which contributes to their overall standings in the WTA rankings. The WTA 500 events typically attract a strong field of players, including top-ranked athletes, and serve as important preparation for major tournaments.