How much prize money did Jannik Sinner earn after beating Daniil Medvedev in Indian Wells final? Paycheck and ranking revealed

Jannik Sinner finally added the Indian Wells Open trophy to his growing collection after beating Daniil Medvedev in a tense and entertaining final. The Italian star came through a tight battle that was decided by two dramatic tie-breaks, completing a big personal milestone by winning the tournament for the first time. The win meant more than just another ATP Masters 1000 title for Sinner. By winning in the California desert, the 24-year-old completed a rare set of all six ATP Masters 1000 tournaments played on hard courts. It is another reminder of how dominant he has become on the surface in recent seasons.

The huge prize money Jannik Sinner takes home from Indian Wells

The final was never straightforward. Medvedev arrived in strong form after producing one of the biggest results of the week in the semifinals, where he defeated world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and ended the Spaniard’s 16-match winning streak to start the 2026 season. The first set turned on a moment of hesitation from Medvedev. He chose to leave a ball rather than volley it, only for it to land inside the court. That mistake allowed Sinner to take advantage in the tie-break, edging the set in a tight finish.
The second set followed a similar pattern, with both players refusing to give much away. Again, the outcome came down to a tie-break. This time Medvedev made the stronger start, racing into a 4-0 lead while Sinner appeared to be struggling with discomfort in his arm. When the Italian double-faulted, it looked as though the momentum had fully shifted. Instead, Sinner produced one of the most impressive comebacks of the tournament. He won seven straight points to turn the tie-break around and close out the match, sealing the title with a stunning finish. It was a painful result for Medvedev, who had played some outstanding tennis during the match.
The win also came with a major financial reward. Sinner takes home a whopping $1,151,380 in prize money and the full 1,000 ranking points from the event. Speaking after the match, the Italian admitted how much the victory meant. “It was a tough tournament,” Sinner told Sky Sports. “In my mind I knew this was the only hardcourt tournament of the big ones that I haven’t won so I’m very happy how I handled it. Seeing Daniil playing at this level is important for tennis. I feel like when he plays at his best he’s very tough to beat as we saw today, but I’m very happy.”
The title was also significant because Sinner had missed the 2025 edition of Indian Wells while serving a doping suspension. This time, he returned and lifted the trophy without dropping a set during the entire tournament. Medvedev, meanwhile, leaves California with reasons to be optimistic. His run included impressive wins over defending champion Jack Draper and Alcaraz, helping him earn $612,340 in prize money and 650 ranking points that will move him back into the ATP Top 10.


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