Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Australian Open 2026 Prize Money Increased
The Australian Open tennis tournament in 2026 will have more prize money than ever before.
The total prize pool is now AUS $111.5 million, which is 16% more than last year.
The winners of the men's and women's singles will each get AUS $4.15 million.
Even players who lose in the first round or the qualifying rounds will get money.
The tournament director said this is to help all tennis players, from beginners to champions.
The tournament starts on January 18, 2026, and the current champions are Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys.
The 2026 Australian Open prize pool increased by 16% to AUS $111.5 million (US $75 million).
Singles winners will receive AUS $4.15 million (US $2.79 million), a 19% increase from last year.
First-round losers will get AUS $150,000 (US $100,750), and qualifying round losers will receive AUS $40,500 (US $27,200).
Tennis Australia aims to support tennis careers at all levels with this increase.
The tournament starts on January 18, 2026, with Jannik Sinner and Madison Keys defending their titles.
- Who
- Tennis Australia and Australian Open organizers
- What
- Announced a 16% increase in prize money for the 2026 Australian Open
- When
- January 18, 2026
- Where
- Melbourne Park, Australia
- Why
- To support tennis careers at every level and make professional tennis more sustainable
- Total Prize Pool
- AUS $111.5 million (US $75 million)
- Singles Winners Prize
- AUS $4.15 million (US $2.79 million)
- First Round Losers Prize
- AUS $150,000 (US $100,750)
- Qualifying Round Losers Prize
- AUS $40,500 (US $27,200)
- Tournament Start Date
- January 18, 2026
- Defending Champions
- Jannik Sinner (Men's), Madison Keys (Women's)
- Prize Money Increase
- 16% overall, 19% for singles winners
