Overview
- Tennis Australia set the total purse at A$111.5 million, a 16% rise on 2025 and the first time the event exceeds A$100 million.
- Men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn A$4.15 million, roughly €2.37–2.39 million, representing a 19% increase year over year.
- Payouts climb across the draw, with the finalist near €1.2–1.24 million, semifinalists about €717–718k, quarterfinalists about €430k, and first‑round main‑draw exits at A$150,000 (+14%).
- Qualifying rewards continue to grow, with at least A$40,500 for early exits and a 55% rise in qualifying prize money since 2023 cited by organisers.
- The new total surpasses Wimbledon’s reported purse but remains below the US Open’s, as organisers also allocate A$135 million to event staging with sustainability and transport initiatives.