Find out about the Australian Open 2025 prize money, including the full breakdown of the purse payouts.
The Australian Open 2025 has continued to maintain its position as one of the biggest tennis tournaments in the world and raised the bar in the sport. This edition offered a record AUD $96.5 million in total prize money.
The Australian Open is the first Grand Slam of the year and has continued to live up to expectations every year.
If you are looking for the Australian Open 2025 prize money breakdown for the various categories such as singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and qualifying rounds, then you are in the right place.
What is the Australian Open 2025 prize money?
The total prize pool for the Australian Open is AUD $96.5 million. The tournament has continued to witness an increase in prize money over the years.
Singles prize money breakdown (Men’s & Women’s)
The men’s and women’s singles champions will receive AUD $3.5 million.
Round – Prize Money
Winner: $3,500,000
Runner-up: $1,900,000
Semifinalist: $1,100,000
Quarterfinalist: $665,000
Round of 16: $420,000
Round of 32: $290,000
Round of 64: $200,000
Round of 128: $132,000
Note: In the first-round main draw, players will earn $132,000.
Qualifying Rounds Prize Money
The Australian Open qualifying rounds offer up to $35,000.
Qualifying Round – Prize Money (AUD)
Qualifier 3: $72,000
Qualifier 2: $49,000
Qualifier 1: $35,000
Doubles prize money breakdown (per team)
The men’s and women’s doubles champions will earn $810,000 per team.
Round – Prize Money (AUD)
Winner: $810,000
Runner-up: $440,000
Semifinalist: $250,000
Quarterfinalist: $142,000
Round of 16: $82,000
Round of 32: $58,000
Round of 64: $40,000
Note: Members of the winning team will receive $405,000.
Mixed Doubles prize money (Per Team)
Members of the mixed doubles will earn $175,000.
Round – Prize Money (AUD)
Winner: $175,000
Runner-up: $97,750
Semifinalist: $52,500
Quarterfinalist: $27,750
Round of 16: $14,000
Round of 32: $7,250
Year-on-Year Growth
Year – Prize Pool (AUD)
2025: $96.5 million
2024: $86.5 million
2023: $76.5 million
2022: $75 million
2021: $71.5 million
Australian Open vs Other Grand Slams
The Australian Open holds a strong position as one of the highest-earning tournaments. However, the US Open remains the highest-paying Grand Slam.
Total prize pool and singer winner (USD)
US Open 2025
Total pool: $75 million
Singles winner: $3.6 million
Wimbledon 2024
Total pool: $65 million
Singles winner: $3.5 million
French Open 2025
Total pool: $63.3 million
Singles winner: $2.9 million
Australian Open 2025
Total pool: $63 million (AUD $96.5M)
Singles winner: $2.2 million
The Australian Open continued to witness investment in prize money, which makes it one of the top tournaments in the sport.
Wrapping up
The Australian Open 2025 prize money is worth $96.5 million AUD in total payouts.