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Players astatine this month’s Australian Open volition beryllium competing for a grounds prize excavation with organisers connected Tuesday (January 6, 2026) announcing a 16% summation successful the full purse to Aus$111.5 cardinal (US$75 million).
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles astatine the archetypal Grand Slam of the twelvemonth volition each instrumentality location Aus$4.15 cardinal (US$2.79 million), up 19 percent from past year’s Aus$3.5 million.
Players beaten successful the opening circular volition get Aus$150,000 (US$100,750), portion adjacent those knocked retired successful the archetypal circular of qualifying person Aus$40,500 (US$27,200).
Tournament manager Craig Tiley said it reflected Tennis Australia’s committedness to supporting tennis careers astatine each level, from rising stars to Grand Slam champions.
“From boosting qualifying prize wealth by 55% since 2023 to enhancing subordinate benefits, we’re ensuring nonrecreational tennis is sustainable for each competitors,” helium said.
“By supporting players astatine each levels, we’re gathering deeper endowment pools and much compelling storylines for fans.”
The tourney gets nether mode astatine Melbourne Park connected January 18, with Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys defending their titles.
