The world’s best tennis players will be competing for more than AUD $100 million prize money this summer.
The historic prize pool is a result of a record $76.5 million in prize money for the Australian Open (a 3.4 per cent increase) as well as the addition of the lucrative new United Cup event.
“It is critical to the continued success of the Australian tennis summer that we provide strong and relevant playing opportunities and ensure that the best players in the world are compensated appropriately. We want to ensure Australia is the launchpad for the global season and that we see as much of them as possible. They inspire us all to engage in this great sport as well as inspiring future generations,” Australian Open Tournament Director Craig Tiley said.
“We are delighted to have more than $100 million in prize money on offer across the Australian summer, along with more chances to compete across the country. We’ve worked tirelessly alongside the ATP and WTA to launch the exciting new United Cup, which includes its own significant ranking points and prize money, a further two WTA and ATP events in Adelaide, the Hobart International and an upgraded ATP 100 Challenger in Canberra.
“At the Australian Open we’ve upped prize money for every round from qualifying, through to the finals, with the major increases in the early rounds, where these substantial rewards help players invest in their own careers and in many cases, set themselves up for success throughout the year.”
2023 Australian Open Singles Prize Money (Men & Women)
Round
Prize Money
Champion
$2,975,000
Finalist
$1,625,000
Semi-finalist
$925,000
Quarter-finalist
$555,250
R16
$338,250
R32
$227,925
R64
$158,850
R128
$106,250
2023 Australian Open Doubles Prize Money (Men & Women per team)
Round
Prize Money
Champion
$695,000
Finalist
$370,000
Semi-finalist
$210,000
Quarter-finalist
$116,500
R16
$67,250
R32
$46,500
R128
$30,975
Australian Open 2023 prize money fast facts:
Australian Open total prize pool of $76.5 million, up 3.4 per cent on 2022
Singles, doubles and qualifying increase by 3.2 per cent
Prize money increases in every round
First round qualifiers – $26,000 up 3 percent
First round doubles teams – $30,975 up 3.1 percent
First round main draw singles players – $106,250 up 3.2 percent
Players reaching the second round – $158,850 up 3.1 percent
Semi-finalists will earn $925,000, up 3.4 percent
Singles champions will take home $2.975 million
The total Australian Open prize purse is $76.5 million, up 3.4 percent on AO 2022
Australian Open prize money has increased by more than 321 percent, or $58.32 million in the 20 years since 2003, when it was $18.18 million
Prize money has more than doubled (155 percent increase) from $30 million in 2013 (10 years)
Prize money has increased 283 per cent since Craig Tiley became Tournament Director for AO 2007.
Australian Summer of Tennis Prize Money Fast Facts:
Exceeds $100 million for the first time – up 10.8 per cent on 2022
The United Cup, an ATP-WTA event presented in partnership with Tennis Australia, offers USD $15 million in prize money as well as up to 500 Pepperstone ATP Ranking points and 500 WTA Ranking points.
Just some of the initiatives for players at AO 2023 include:
Player Recharge Zone with performance focused nutrition bar and mindfulness activities
Enhanced Player Performance Spaces including three gyms, additional preparation/recovery space with ambient temperature, a new player stretch area and outdoor stretch area
Six themed restaurants/cafes spread across two floors of the dedicated Player Pod – Gourmet Italian, Japanese, Asian Stir Fry, Super Green Salad and Grill, and a Deli/Sandwich Bar, along with the fab coffee Melbourne is renowned for
Two new cafes at the National Tennis Centre, a great spot for training and recovery on non-match days
Foot Fault is a Grand Slam first – a brand new player foot care service with specialists offering private consultations, treatment for foot problems and education on ongoing foot care throughout the tournament
Specialist Medical Clinics for players pre-tournament, including podiatrist, dermatologist, shoulder and tendon specialists and recovery specialists
Additional Player Quiet Rooms
Five free restrings per round
Match analysis data available for all players
Player Gifting experience with a focus on sustainability
Player Beauty Bar, hairdressing, beautician services, nail bar, etc
Player Barber
Childcare and Parent Room
Enhancing the experience for players competing in the AO Junior Championships is another focus for 2023, with a range of initiatives designed to welcome them into the Grand Slam family, including a $500 travel grant for all competitors.