Australian Open winners to get $2.79m as prize money hits new highListen to this articleThe Australian Open will offer record prize money in 2026. (Photo: AFP)MELBOURNE - Players at this month's Australian Open will be competing for a record prize pool with organisers on Tuesday announcing a 16 percent increase in the total purse to A$111.5 million (US$75 million). Tournament director Craig Tiley said it reflected Tennis Australia's commitment to supporting tennis careers at every level, from rising stars to Grand Slam champions. "From boosting qualifying prize money by 55% since 2023 to enhancing player benefits, we're ensuring professional tennis is sustainable for all competitors," he said. The tournament gets under way at Melbourne Park on Jan 18, with Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys defending their titles.

Source: Bangkok Post January 06, 2026 18:21 UTC