Overview
- The tournament will award A$111.5 million (about US$75 million), a 16% increase that sets a new event record.
- Men's and women's singles champions will each receive A$4.15 million, up 19%, with finalists at A$2.15 million and semifinalists at A$1.25 million.
- All singles and doubles payouts rise by at least 10%, and qualifying rounds increase 16%, including A$83,500 for the final qualifying round.
- CEO Craig Tiley framed the expanded prize pool as a commitment to player career support and the sustainability of professional tennis.
- The main draw runs January 18 to February 1 in Melbourne, with a new inauguration ceremony and a reported exhibition expected to feature Roger Federer.