Australian Open prize money: Organisers announce record $111.5 million prize pool
Australian Open tournament organisers announced a record AUD $111.5 million prize money pool Tuesday, the largest in event history.
The $111.5 million is up 16 per cent from $96.5 million in 2025. Qualifying rounds are up by 16 per cent and all singles and doubles players will receive a minimum of 10 per cent increase.
“This 16 per cent increase demonstrates our commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level,” Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley said. “From boosting qualifying prize money by 55 per cent since 2023 to enhancing player benefits, we’re ensuring professional tennis is sustainable for all competitors.”
The singles champion will receive $4.15 million, up 19 per cent year over year. The runner-up will earn $2.15 million and the semi-finalists $1.25 million each.
2026 Australian Open Singles Prize Money (Men & Women)
| Round | Prize Money |
| Champion | $4.15M |
| Finalist | $2.15M |
| Semi-finalist | $1.25M |
| Quarter-finalist | $750K |
| R16 | $480K |
| R32 | $327.75K |
| R64 | $225K |
| R128 | $150K |
2026 Australian Open Qualifying Singles (Men & Women)
| Round | Prize Money |
| R32 | $83.5K |
| R64 | $57K |
| R128 | $40.5K |