ATP World Tour Finals 2014 Prize Money: Complete Purse and Earnings from London
Although the major championship season ended in September, the men's tennis season is still featuring tournaments with elite fields. Even without the same attention and stakes as a major, the 2014 World Tour Finals provides an opportunity to view some of the top name's in the sport.
In fact, only the top eight singles and top eight doubles teams are even eligible to qualify for the tournament, based on the season's points. Thus, the field is absolutely star-studded, including the likes of Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Andy Murray and more.
As always, the purse for such a prestigious tournament is large, as the numbers below indicate. A unique aspect of the tournament is that players can supplement their winnings based on how many matches they win in the preliminary round-robin stage. Examining some of the tournament's biggest storylines, read on for full analysis of which tennis players are most likely to take home the biggest prize.
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| Alternate | $85,000 | $30,000 |
| Participation Fee | $155,000 | $76,000 |
| Round-Robin Match Win | $155,000 | $30,000 |
| Semifinal Win | $475,000 | $76,000 |
| Final Win | $980,000 | $150,000 |
| Undefeated Champion | $2,075,000 | $392,000 |
Sweet Seven for Federer?
With five victories during the 2014 season, Roger Federer has rejuvenated a previously flagging career, surging all the way back up to No. 2 in the world. Now at a venue where he was won six previous times, Federer is in terrific position to continue his recent success, which includes wins in two of the past three Masters Series events:
However, a seventh Barclays title is not the only distinction Federer is gunning for. Remarkably, the 33-year-old can overtake Djokovic for the No. 1 ranking. The odds are long after a quarterfinal loss in his previous event, the BNP Paribas Masters, which Djokovic won. Indeed, Federer would need to go undefeated, while Djokovic would have to win two or fewer of his three round-robin matches.
Still, it has been a sterling season for Federer, and even if he fails to reclaim the top ranking, a win in London would represent the perfect cherry to his bounceback year. As the 2015 season looms, Federer is proving that he still possesses the stamina, durability and consistency to compete against the world's best round after round.
Djokovic Leads Field
As the No. 1 seed, Djokovic remains the favorite in London. Though Federer's track record at this tournament is gaudy, the Serb himself has won the year-end event three times previously. Moreover, between he and the second-seeded Federer, Djokovic appears to have drawn the (relatively) easier group:
"ATP World Tour Finals Draw: Group A - Djokovic, Wawrinka, Berdych & Cilic. Group B - Federer, Nishikori, Murray & Raonic. Play starts Sunday
— ESPNTennis (@ESPNTennis) November 3, 2014"
Of course, the competition hardly matters when Djokovic is in top form. Since flaming out in the U.S. Open semis, the "Djoker" has been on a tear, winning the aforementioned tournament in Paris as well as the China Masters. The only player in his group he has lost to this year is Stan Wawrinka, and the defeat came back in January at the Australian Open.
Indeed, apart from Federer, who beat Djokovic at the Shanghai Rolex Masters semis, there is not a player in the field who has bested Djokovic since the summer. It would be surprising if Djokovic did not at least reach the finals and thus hold onto his No. 1 ranking into next season.
Nishikori a Dark Horse?
If you're looking for a sleeper to upset the seemingly preordained Federer-Djokovic final, however, look no further than Kei Nishikori. The surprise U.S. Open finalist followed up his career-best major finish with a pair of victories at Kuala Lumpur and Tokyo, though he did shockingly lose in the first round at Shanghai.
Nonetheless, Nishikori is the most intriguing debutant in this tournament. The key to making a run will require a mild upset of Andy Murray, who is playing on home soil. The 24-year-old is 0-3 lifetime against Murray, but has not faced him at all this season.
Indeed, in a breakout 2014 season that has seen him win four events, it would only be fitting for Nishikori to conclude his campaign by once again shocking the sport's more established stars. Playing in the more difficult Group B will impede his chances, but Nishikori has proven capable of overcoming similarly long odds this summer.
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