Prize money at the Australian Open is hitting new levels in 2024.
The first Grand Slam of the year announced its total purse is up 13% on the 2023 tournament's sum, creating even more incentive for tennis players as they start the year.
Last year in Melbourne, fans around the world saw Novak Djokovic win his 22nd major while Aryna Sabalenka earned her first-ever. The two champions return Down Under as heavy favorites going into the 2024 tournament.
Ahead of the 2024 Australian Open action, let's take a look at how much the winners get overall and the amount broken down by round:
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What is the total purse at the 2024 Australian Open?
The total sum of prize money is a whopping $86.5 million, up 13% on 2023's tournament.
How much does the Australian Open singles winner get overall?
The singles champion, both men and women, will receive $3,150,000.
How much do players earn per round in singles at the Australian Open?
Here is the prize money for men and women in singles at the 2024 Australian Open:
| Place | Prize Money |
| Champion | $3,150,000 |
| Runner Up | $1,725,000 |
| Semifinalist | $990,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $600,000 |
| Fourth Round | $375,000 |
| Third Round | $255,000 |
| Second Round | $180,000 |
| First Round | $120,000 |
How much do players earn per round in doubles at the Australian Open?
Here is the prize money for men and women in doubles at the 2024 Australian Open:
| Place | Prize Money |
| Champion | $730,000 |
| Runner Up | $400,000 |
| Semifinalist | $227,500 |
| Quarterfinalist | $128,000 |
| Third Round | $75,000 |
| Second Round | $53,000 |
| First Round | $36,000 |
What was the prize money at the 2023 Australian Open?
Last year, the total prize money pool came in at $76.5 million, broken down by round.
The singles champion, both men and women, received $2,975,000.
