Australian Open 2026: Prize Money & Winner’s Share

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Digital Desk, New Delhi. The excitement of the Australian Open, the first Grand Slam tournament of the year, is about to begin soon. There is a lot of enthusiasm among the players before this prestigious tournament starting from January 18. While announcing the prize money on Tuesday, the organizers said that this time the prize money has been increased by 16 percent as compared to last year.

How much prize money will the Australian Open champion receive?

The total prize money for the 2026 Australian Open has been fixed at Rs 6,75 crore (Australian dollar 111.5 million). This is 16 per cent more than the prize money of ₹5,84 crore (Australian dollar 96.5 million) in 2025.

James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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