Australian Open 2025 Prize Money Hits Record High at $60.5 Million

MELBOURNE, Australia — Prize money at the 2025 Australian Open has reached an all-time high, with the tournament purse totaling AU$96.5 million (approximately US$60.5 million), an 11.56% increase from the previous year. The winners of the men’s and women’s singles championships will each take home a record AU$3.5 million (approximately US$2.2 million).

The payouts have grown across all rounds, with players who reached the main draw earning a minimum of AU$132,000 (approximately US$82,654). The prize money increases significantly as players advance, with semifinalists earning AU$1.1 million (approximately US$689,425) and quarterfinalists receiving AU$665,000 (approximately US$416,788).

Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Ben Shelton, and Paula Badosa, who all exited in the semifinals, will each earn AU$1.1 million. Djokovic, who was vying for a record 25th Grand Slam title, retired during his semifinal match against Alexander Zverev due to a muscle tear. “I gave it my all, but the injury was too much,” Djokovic said in a press conference.

Swiatek, the women’s World No. 1, narrowly missed advancing to the final after a hard-fought match against Madison Keys. Despite leading in the final set, Swiatek lost in a tiebreaker. “It was a tough match, and Madison played incredibly well,” Swiatek said.

Badosa and Shelton also made impressive runs to the semifinals. Badosa, who reached her first Grand Slam semifinal, fell to Aryna Sabalenka, while Shelton, the 21st seed, was defeated by World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz. Both players expressed pride in their performances and gratitude for the support they received.

The Australian Open’s prize money growth reflects the tournament’s commitment to supporting players at all levels. Since 2002, when the total purse was AU$10.3 million, prize money has increased nearly tenfold, with significant jumps in recent years. The 2025 purse represents a 12% increase from 2024’s AU$54.2 million.

Comparatively, other Grand Slam tournaments also offer substantial payouts. The US Open leads with a total purse of US$75 million, followed by Wimbledon at US$63.47 million and the French Open at US$58.12 million. The Australian Open’s continued investment in prize money underscores its status as one of the premier events in tennis.