Overview
- Men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive A$4.15 million, a 19% increase on 2025.
- First‑round main‑draw exits pay A$150,000, while qualifying rounds rise 16% to A$40,500, A$57,000 and A$83,500 for Q1–Q3.
- The tournament adds expanded player support, including a 67% boost to travel assistance and enhanced welfare initiatives.
- The prize pool uplift sits within a broader A$135 million “Summer of Tennis” plan funding events and player pathways across Australia.
- Some outlets called the purse a Grand Slam record, but Reuters notes the U.S. Open’s US$90 million total last year was larger.