Overview
- Men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn A$4.15 million, a 19% increase on last year.
- First-round losers will receive A$150,000 (+14%), and qualifying payouts rise 16% with third-round qualifying at A$83,500.
- All singles and doubles players receive at least a 10% increase in prize money.
- Player support expands with enhanced welfare measures and a 67% boost to travel assistance.
- Qualifying begins January 12 and the main draw runs January 18–February 1 at Melbourne Park, with the total still below the US Open’s 2025 purse.