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Australian Open Sets Record A$111.5 Million Prize Pool for 2026 After 16% Rise

Tennis Australia casts the payout jump as part of an A$135 million summer program to make professional careers more sustainable.

Overview

  • Winners will earn A$4.15 million (+19%) and runners-up A$2.15 million (+13%), with increases applied across every round.
  • All singles and doubles players receive a minimum 10% prize-money boost.
  • Qualifying payouts rise 16%, set at A$40.5k for Q1, A$57k for Q2, and A$83.5k for Q3.
  • Player support expands beyond prize money, with travel assistance up 67% and added welfare initiatives.
  • First-round singles payouts increase 14% to A$150,000, and the 2026 event runs Jan. 18–Feb. 1 following qualifying from Jan. 12.