Gauff says record Australian Open money progress but more neededCoco Gauff of the US serves during a practice session in Melbourne on January 16, 2026, ahead of the Australian Open tennis tournament starting on January 18. MELBOURNE, Australia -- Coco Gauff said that a record prize pool at the Australian Open starting on Sunday was "progress" but "still not where we'd like it". The Australian Open pledged a 16 percent increase in the total prize purse to Aus$111.5 million (US$75 million) this year. "I think there's still further conversations that have to be had, not just with the Australian Open, but with all the slams." World number three Alexander Zverev, last year's beaten Australian Open finalist, struck a less upbeat tone.

Source: Philippine Star January 16, 2026 09:39 UTC