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.
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WATCH HERELast 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.
