The Australian Open finals, the first Grand Slam of the season, will be this weekend. In the women’s category, Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina will make the decision on Saturday. On Sunday, it’s Alcaraz and Djokovic’s turn to take the court to define the champion.
But how much does the winner of the Australian Open trophy earn? What is the prize? Sporting News shows details.
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What is the prize pool for the Australian Open?
The Australian Open is distributing more than R$400 million this season. With equal amounts for men and women, the champions will receive 4.15 million Australian dollars (just over 15 million).
The runners-up will receive 2.15 million Australian dollars (just over R$7.8 million). This is the largest prize pool in the history of the tournament.
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Australian Open prize values
Male and female single keys
Champion: A$4.15 million (just over R$15 million)
Runner-up: A$2.15 million (just over R$7.8 million)
Semi-finalist: A$1.25 million (just over R$4.5 million)
Quarter-finals: A$750 thousand (just over R$2.7 million)
Fourth round: A$480 thousand (just over R$1.7 million)
Third round: A$327.75 thousand (almost R$1.2 million)
Second round: A$225 thousand (about R$818.3 thousand)
First round: A$150 thousand (just over R$545.5 thousand)
Men’s and women’s singles qualifying
Third round: A$83.5 thousand (almost R$303.7 thousand)
Second round: A$57 thousand (just over R$207.3 thousand)
First round: A$40,500 (about R$147,300)
