Prize money at the Australian Open continues to grow, and this year’s tournament is no exception.
For 2025, the overall prize pool sits at $96.5 million – an 11.56 per cent rise on last year’s sum.
Notably, winnings have been boosted for every round, including qualifying.
Those who reached the opening round of the singles main draw earned $132,000, which is a 10 per cent increase from last year.
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As we progress through the final weekend, there is some serious coin on the line.
The men's and women's singles champions will earn a tournament-record $3.5 million payday, with the runners-up to take home $1.9 million.
The Sporting News breaks down this year’s prize pool.
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Australian Open 2025 prize money, winnings
All figures are in AUD.
Men’s and women’s singles
| Winners | $3.5 million |
| Runners-up | $1.9 million |
| Semi-finalists | $1.1 million |
| Quarter-finalists | $665,000 |
| Fourth round | $420,000 |
| Third round | $290,000 |
| Second round | $200,000 |
| First round | $132,000 |
| Third round qualifying | $72,000 |
| Second round qualifying | $49,000 |
| First round qualifying | $35,000 |
Women’s and men’s doubles (per team)
| Winners | $810,000 |
| Runners-up | $440,000 |
| Semi-finalists | $250,000 |
| Quarter-finalists | $142,000 |
| Third round | $82,000 |
| Second round | $58,000 |
| First round | $40,000 |
Mixed doubles (per team)
| Winners | $175,000 |
| Runners-up | $97,750 |
| Semi-finalists | $52,500 |
| Quarter-finalists | $27,750 |
| Second round | $14,000 |
| First round | $7,250 |
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Which grand slam tournament has the most prize money? Roland-Garros, Wimbledon, US Open compared
Here’s how the other three major tournaments distribute their respective prize money.
All figures reflect the tournaments’ singles winnings and are in AUD.
Roland-Garros prize money
Total: $88.72 million
Winners: $3.98 million
Runners-up: $1.99 million
Semi-finalist: $1.08 million
Quarter-finalist: $688,240
First round: $121,060
Wimbledon prize money
Total: $99.96 million
Winners: $5.4 million
Runners-up: $2.8 million
Semi-finalist: $1.43 million
Quarter-finalist: $749,7000
First round: $119,950
US Open prize money
Total: $120.45 million
Winners: $5.78 million
Runners-up: $2.89 million
Semi-finalists: $1.6 million
Quarter-finalists: $851,200
First round: $160,600
Australian Open total prize money history
| 2002 | $16.5 million | 2014 | $33 million |
| 2003 | $18.18 million | 2015 | $40 million |
| 2004 | $19 million | 2016 | $44 million |
| 2005 | $19.1 million | 2017 | $50 million |
| 2006 | $19.3 million | 2018 | $55 million |
| 2007 | $20 million | 2019 | $62.5 million |
| 2008 | $20.6 million | 2020 | $71 million |
| 2009 | $23.14 million | 2021 | $71.5 million |
| 2010 | $24.094 million | 2022 | $75 million |
| 2011 | $25.006 million | 2023 | $76.5 million |
| 2012 | $26 million | 2024 | $86.5 million |
| 2013 | $30 million | 2025 | $96.5 million |
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