2026 Australian Open Prize Money: How Much Player Earns Per Round

Australian Open 2026 prize money: how much do winners of men's, women's and doubles finals win?

The Australian Open has unveiled a historic A$111.5 million total prize pool for 2026 – a 16% increase from the A$96.5 million offered in 2025. This marks the largest purse in the tournament's history and the first time it has surpassed A$100 million.

Tennis Australia CEO Craig Tiley emphasized the organization's focus on sustainability across all levels of the sport: "This 16 per cent increase demonstrates our commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level – from rising stars to Grand Slam champions."Key boosts include:

Qualifying rounds increased by 16%

Minimum 10% rise for all singles and doubles players

Travel assistance up 67%, plus enhanced welfare initiatives

Part of a broader A$135 million investment in the Australian Summer of Tennis

When is the 2026 Australian Open.?

The 2026 Australian Open is held at Melbourne Park in Melbourne, Australia.


Qualifying and Opening Week: January 12–17, 2026

Main draw (singles and doubles events): January 18–February 1, 2026 (starting on Sunday, January 18)

Women's singles final: Saturday, January 31, 2026 (night session)

Men's singles final: Sunday, February 1, 2026 (night session)

This is the official schedule confirmed by the tournament organizers, marking the third consecutive year with a Sunday start for the main draw and an extended finals weekend.

What is the Total Prize Fund in Australian Open 2026?

The Australian Open has unveiled a historic A$111.5 million total prize pool for 2026 – a 16% increase from the A$96.5 million offered in 2025. This marks the largest purse in the tournament's history and the first time it has surpassed A$100 million.

Australian Open 2026 Prize Money Fun Facts 

• Total purse: Record A$111.5 million (+16% from 2025)
• Winners: A$4.15 million each (+19%)
• 1st-round losers: A$150,000 (+14%)
• First Slam to top $100M in prizes
• Qualifying up 16%, early rounds prioritized
• Bonus: "1 Point Slam" event offers separate $1M to winner

Australian Open 2026 Prize money winners purse Full Breakdown. 

Singles Prize Money (Men's & Women's)


Winner: A$4,150,000 (US$2,790,000) (+19%)

Runner-up: A$2,150,000 (US$1,445,000) (+13%)

Semifinalists: A$1,250,000 (US$840,000) (+14%)

Quarterfinalists: A$750,000 (US$505,000) (+13%)

Round of 16: A$480,000 (US$323,000) (+14%)

Round of 32: A$327,750 (US$220,000) (+13%)

Round of 64: A$225,000 (US$151,000) (+13%)

Round of 128: A$150,000 (US$101,000) (+14%)



Qualifying rounds:

Third round (Q3): A$83,500 (US$56,000) (+16%)

Second round (Q2): A$57,000 (US$38,000) (+16%)

First round (Q1): A$40,500 (US$27,000) (+16%)



Note: USD conversions based on the exchange rate as of January 6, 2026 (1 AUD ≈ 0.672 USD).

How much does the Australian Open singles winner get overall?

The singles champion, both men and women, will receive $3,500,000.

How much do Singles Men's & Women's players earn per round in 2026 AO prize money?

Prize money is the same for both men's and women's singles, with a record total prize pool of A$111.5 million.


Winner: A$4,150,000 (approx. US$2,790,000) — up 19% from 2025

Runner-up: A$2,150,000 (approx. US$1,445,000) — up 13%

Semifinalist: A$1,250,000 (approx. US$840,000) — up 14%

Quarterfinalist: A$750,000 (approx. US$505,000) — up 13%

Round of 16 (4th round): A$480,000 (approx. US$323,000) — up 14%

Round of 32 (3rd round): A$327,750 (approx. US$220,000) — up 13%

Round of 64 (2nd round): A$225,000 (approx. US$151,000) — up 13%

Round of 128 (1st round): A$150,000 (approx. US$101,000) — up 14%


(USD figures are approximate and based on current exchange rates.)

Doubles players prize money per round at the Australian Open 2026.

Here is the prize money for men and women in doubles at the 2026 Australian Open:

Winners: approximately A$891,000 (up from A$810,000 in 2025)

Runners-up: approximately A$495,000 (estimated, up from ~A$450,000)

Semifinalists: approximately A$275,000–A$300,000 per team

Quarterfinalists: approximately A$150,000–A$160,000 per team

Round of 16 (3rd round): approximately A$90,200 (up from A$82,000)

Round of 32 (2nd round): approximately A$60,000–A$65,000 per team

Round of 64 (1st round): approximately A$40,000–A$45,000 per team

How much do players earn per round in mixed doubles at the Australian Open 2026 prize money?

Winners: approximately A$192,500 (up from A$175,000 in 2025)

Runners-up: approximately A$107,525 (up from A$97,750)

Semifinalists: approximately A$57,750 (up from A$52,500)

Quarterfinalists: approximately A$30,525 (up from A$27,750)

Round of 16 (2nd round): approximately A$15,400 (up from A$14,000)

Round of 32 (1st round): approximately A$7,975 (up from A$7,250)

How Much Last Year Grand Slam Winners Earns Prize Money in 2025 Tennis Tournaments.?

In 2025, the four Grand Slam tournaments offered record prize pools, with men's and women's singles champions receiving equal pay at each event.


Australian Open (January): Total prize pool A$96.5 million
Men's winner: Jannik Sinner — A$3,500,000 (approx. $2.2 million USD)
Women's winner: Madison Keys — A$3,500,000 (approx. $2.2 million USD)


French Open (Roland Garros) (May–June): Total prize pool €56.352 million
Men's winner: Carlos Alcaraz — €2,550,000 (approx. $2.9 million USD)
Women's winner: Coco Gauff — €2,550,000 (approx. $2.9 million USD)


Wimbledon (June–July): Total prize pool £53.5 million
Men's winner: Jannik Sinner — £3,000,000 (approx. $4.1 million USD)
Women's winner: Iga Świątek — £3,000,000 (approx. $4.1 million USD)


US Open (August–September): Total prize pool $90 million (largest of the year)
Men's winner: Carlos Alcaraz — $5,000,000
Women's winner: Aryna Sabalenka — $5,000,000

What was the prize money at the 2025 Australian Open, Funds, Purse, winners share?

The total prize purse (or fund) for the 2025 Australian Open was a record A$96.5 million (approximately US$60 million at the time), representing an 11.56% increase from the A$86.5 million in 2024.

Prize money was equal for men's and women's events across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles.
Singles winners' share (men's and women's champions): A$3,500,000 each (approx. US$2.2 million) — an 11.11% increase from 2024.
For context, the 2025 champions were Jannik Sinner (men's singles) and Madison Keys (women's singles), each earning this amount.

How to Watch 2026 Australian Open on TV Chanel, Online Live Stream.

Here is The full list of official broadcasters of the 2026 Australian Open in each country can be found here.

Australia

• TV: Channel 9 / 9Gem (free)
• Stream: 9Now (free) or Stan Sport (every match, ad-free)

USA

• TV: ESPN / ESPN2
• Stream: ESPN+

UK

• TV & Stream: Eurosport / Discovery+

Canada

• TV & Stream: TSN / RDS

India

• TV & Stream: Sony Sports / Sony LIV

For other countries, check ausopen.com/broadcasters. Highlights free on AO YouTube.

Australian Open Overall Prize Money History through the years

Year Total Prize Money % Change

2025  $96,500,000 11.56% 

2024  $86,500,000 13.07%

2023  $76,500,000 3.38%

2022  $74,000,000 3.50%

2021  $71,500,000 0.70%

2020  $71,000,000 13.60%

2019  $62,500,000 13.64%

2018  $55,000,000 10.00%

2017  $50,000,000 13.64%

2016  $44,000,000 10.00%

2015  $40,000,000 21.21%

2014  $33,000,000 10.00%

2013  $30,000,000 15.38%

2012  $26,000,000 3.98%

2011  $25,005,635 3.78%

2010  $24,094,000 4.12%

2009  $23,140,000 12.33%

2008  $20,600,000 3.00%

2007  $20,000,000 3.63%

2006  $19,300,000 1.05%

2005  $19,100,000 0.53%

2004  $19,000,000 4.51%

2003  $18,180,000 10.18%

2002  $16,500,000 19.07%

2001  $13,857,625

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