The Australian Open is a tennis championship that is held annually in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, at Melbourne Park. Before 1987, the Open was played on a grass court, but now it is played on a hard court. This tournament is the first of the four Grand Slam tennis events preceding the French Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open. The Open begins in mid-January and continues for two weeks. The Australian Open is known for its fast-paced and aggressive style of play. This championship is played in three stadiums: Rod Laver Arena, John Cain Arena, and Margaret Court Arena. Read this article to know about the breakdown of the Australian Open 2024 Prize Money.
Australian Open 2024 Prize Money
The prize money at the Australian Open has been equal for both men and women since 1973. This year, the total prize money for the 2024 Australian Open is around $56.6 million. In the year 2023, the prize money distributed was around $50.1 million. Let us find out and take a look at the breakdown.
Men and Women Singles
The prize money given to men and women singles winners is equal due to a long tradition. Along with the prize money, the men’s singles winner is presented the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup, and the women’s singles winner is presented the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup.
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $2,064,006 |
| Runner-Up | $1,130,289 |
| Semi Final | $648,687 |
| Quarter Final | $393,144 |
| Round of 16 | $245,715 |
| Round of 32 | $167,086 |
| Round of 64 | $117,943 |
| Round of 128 | $78,628 |
| Qualifying 3 | $42,590 |
| Qualifying 2 | $28,896 |
| Qualifying 1 | $20,476 |
Men and Women Doubles
The prize money for men and women doubles is estimated to be around $2.1 million, which is almost equal to what the singles winner will get. The total amount is divided among the team members. Let’s have a detailed look at the prize pool.
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $478,325 |
| Runner-Up | $262,096 |
| Semi Final | $149,067 |
| Quarter Final | $83,870 |
| Round of 16 | $49,143 |
| Round of 32 | $34,727 |
| Round of 64 | $23,588 |
Mixed Doubles
The mixed doubles prize money accounts for $233,048, which is less than 1% of the total prize money that is to be distributed. The money will be divided among the team members. The winning team will earn around $108k, whereas the runner-up will get around 61k.
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $108,114 |
| Runner-Up | $61,592 |
| Semi Final | $32,762 |
| Quarter Final | $17,363 |
| Round of 16 | $8,698 |
| Round of 32 | $4,521 |
Australian Open 2023 Prize Money
The total prize money for the Australian Open 2023 was $50 million. This was the second-highest prize pool in history. Let us find out and take a look at the breakdown.
Men and Women Singles
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $1,949,339 |
| Runner-Up | $1,064,765 |
| Semi Final | $606,097 |
| Quarter Final | $363,822 |
| Round of 16 | $221,634 |
| Round of 32 | $149,345 |
| Round of 64 | $104,084 |
| Round of 128 | $69,619 |
| Qualifying 3 | $36,136 |
| Qualifying 2 | $23,965 |
| Qualifying 1 | $17,036 |
Men and Women Doubles
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $455,391 |
| Runner-Up | $242,438 |
| Semi Final | $137,600 |
| Quarter Final | $76,335 |
| Round of 16 | $44,064 |
| Round of 32 | $30,468 |
| Round of 64 | $20,296 |
Mixed Doubles
| Round | Amount |
|---|---|
| Winner | $103,100 |
| Runner-Up | $58,461 |
| Semi Final | $31,044 |
| Quarter Final | $16,502 |
| Round of 16 | $8,267 |
| Round of 32 | $4,313 |