Prize Money
| Event | W | F | SF | QF | 4R | 3R | 2R | 1R | |
| Singles | Men | $250,000 | $125,000 | $62,500 | $31,667 | $16,167 | $9,333 | $5,502 | $3,353 |
| Women | $250,000 | $125,000 | $62,500 | $31,667 | $16,167 | $9,333 | $5,502 | $3,353 | |
Total prize money for the event was $3,979,294.
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