Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost

Jan 6, 2026 - 06:00
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Australian Open prize money increased to record high thanks to Tennis Australia boost
  • Men’s and women’s singles champions will pocket $4.5m each

  • Players who lose in qualifying still take home at least $40,500

Tennis Australia has channelled a share of its spectacular rise in revenue back to players by announcing a $111.5m prize pool for this year’s Australian Open, up 16% on last year.

The uplift takes the “happy slam” past Wimbledon, which offered $108m (£53.5m) in 2025, but still behind the US Open’s $134m (US$90m). Continue reading...

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