The Australian Open 2025 will set a new standard for the tournament’s prize pool, with a total of $96.5 million AUD – an 11.56 percent increase from last year. This rise in the prize money marks another step in the tournament’s commitment to rewarding players across every stage of the competition, from qualifying rounds to the main draw, and all the way through to the final.
This prestigious event, which marks the start of the tennis season, promises to showcase world-class talent, with players battling for top honors in singles, doubles and mixed doubles competitions.
Prize money breakdown
In the singles events, both men and women will compete for substantial payouts. The winners of the men’s and women’s singles will each take home a record $3.5 million AUD, while the runners-up will earn $1.9 million AUD.
Players advancing to the semi-finals will also receive a hefty sum of $1.1 million AUD. The prize pool steadily increases as players progress, with quarter-finalists getting $665,000 and fourth-round participants earning $420,000.
The first-round competitors are guaranteed at least $132,000 AUD, and those in the second round will pocket $200,000. Even players in the qualifying rounds will see significant earnings, with those reaching the third round set to win $72,000.
For doubles teams, the winners will earn $810,000 AUD, while runners-up will receive $440,000. The payouts for the doubles event also increase for teams that reach the semi-finals ($250,000) and quarter-finals ($142,000).
In the mixed doubles event, winners will take home $175,000 per team, and the runners-up will receive $97,750.
The Australian Open has consistently increased its prize pool over the years. From $16.5 million in 2002 to the $96.5 million in 2025, the prize money has steadily grown, reflecting the tournament’s increasing prestige and investment in its players.
The 2025 prize pool is the largest in the tournament’s history, continuing the trend of rewarding both winners and participants at all levels.
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