Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Saturday, January 31, 2026, 1:40 p.m. / Updated Saturday, January 31, 2026 1:41 p.m.
Elena Rybakina (26 years old, #5 WTA) walked away with a prize of 2,437,992 euros following her triumph at the Australian Open 2026. The Kazakh player defeated Aryna Sabalenka (27 years old, #1 WTA) in the final, score 6-4, 4-6, 6-4after Belarus led 3-0 in the decider.
The prize fund is identical in the men's draw, so the winner of the grand final between Novak Djokovic (38 years old, #4 ATP) and Carlos Alcaraz (22 years old, #1 ATP) will choose the same prize.
Significant increase in prize money at the Australian Open
Tennis players don't just play in Melbourne for the honor and the trophy, but also for considerable sums of money. The prize pool of the Australian Open has been increased significantly. Even an early elimination fetches a 6-figure sum in Australian dollars.
The winner of both the men's and women's singles receives no less than A$4,150,000. This means, converted, 2,437,992 euros.
That means singles winners receive no less than 19% more prize money than last year.
Aryna Sabalenka received 1.2 million euros for reaching the Australian Open final
And Aryna Sabalenka was chosen with an impressive check of 1.2 million euros for access to the final of the Australian Open, the tournament she won in 2023 and 2024.
The loser of the final between Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz will receive the same amount.
Australian Open 2026 prize money per round
|
Winner |
4.15 million Australian dollars (2.4 million euros) |
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Finalist |
2.15 million Australian dollars (1.2 million euros) |
|
Semi-final |
1.25 million Australian dollars (734,335 euros) |
|
Quarter finals |
750,000 Australian dollars (440,601 euros) |
|
Fourth round |
480,000 Australian dollars (281,984 euros) |
|
The third round |
327,750 Australian dollars (192,542 euros) |
|
The second round |
225,000 Australian dollars (132,180 euros) |
|
First round |
150,000 Australian dollars (88,120 euros) |
The fact that Australian Open participants are receiving more prize money than ever this year is thanks to an investment by Tennis Australia of no less than A$135 million.
The organization calls this investment the “Summer of Tennis” and aims to create sustainable careers for both big and small names in tennis. Participants thus benefit from better travel allowances, extended support and enhanced welfare programs.
