{"id":55944,"date":"2026-01-17T10:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/what-is-the-australian-open-2026-prize-money-all-time-stats\/17\/01\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-01-17T10:09:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-17T15:09:10","slug":"what-is-the-australian-open-2026-prize-money-all-time-stats","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/sport\/what-is-the-australian-open-2026-prize-money-all-time-stats\/17\/01\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Australian Open 2026 prize money? All-time stats"},"content":{"rendered":"

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We don’t have to wait long for our first major of the year — as the best players in the world descend on Melbourne for the Australian Open.<\/p>\n

It’s no secret that the very best tennis players can earn an extraordinary amount of money playing the sport, and the four Grand Slam tournaments offer winners a serious chance at a multi-million dollar paycheque.<\/p>\n

With confirmation that this year’s competition will have the highest prize pool<\/a> ever offered down under, here’s everything you need to know about how much is on offer at the Rod Laver Arena in 2026.<\/p>\n\n

What is the Australian Open 2026 prize money?<\/h2>\n

Round-by-round breakdown, men’s and women’s singles (values in AUD, exchange rates correct as of Jan. 12)<\/p>\n

Winner:<\/strong> $4.15M (US$2.79M, GBP\u00a32.07M)
Runner-up:<\/strong> A$2.15M (US$1.45M, GBP\u00a31.07M)
Semifinalists:<\/strong> A$1.25M (US$840K, GBP\u00a3620K)
Quarterfinalists:<\/strong> A$750K (US$500K, GBP\u00a3373K)
Fourth round:<\/strong> $480K (US$320K, GBP\u00a3239K)
Third round:<\/strong> $327.75K (US$220K, GBP\u00a3163K)
Second round:<\/strong> $225K (US$150K, GBP\u00a3112K)
First round:<\/strong> $150K (US$100K, GBP\u00a375k)<\/p>\n