The Australian Open trophies. (Image: Getty)
The culminates this weekend with the two singles champions set to be crowned at Melbourne Park. The female winner will be handed the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup while the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup will go to the men’s champion.
In 2024, it was and who left Australia as the two champions.
Sabalenka retained her title from 2024, while Sinner landed his first Grand Slam win, before going on to also prevail at the US Open later in the year.
Both stars earned more than £1.6million for their successes, but the prize fund has been increased this time around. It follows tournament organisers announcing , an 11.56 per cent increase on last year.
Whoever wins the finals this weekend will be handed just short of £1.8m, an 11.11 per cent rise on 2024. The two runners-up will have the consolation of a cheque for £966,000.
But it’s not just the individual events that conclude this weekend. The men’s and ladies doubles finals also take place, with the winning pairings set to receive £405,660.
Jannik Sinner was crowned men’s champion a year ago. (Image: Getty)
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The mixed doubles isn’t quite so lucrative, with victory worth £87,643. And the figures signify a staggering rise over the last 25 years, with the overall prize fund in 2001 a mere £7m.
The subject of prize money down under hit the headlines last week following a heartwarming gesture from American player . The American went out in the third round after losing to Gael Monfils.
But he pledged to donate £67k, the prize for winning his first-round march, . And he appeared to urge his fellow professionals to follow suit.
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“It’s really the least I could do,” he said. “Southern California’s my home and LA was my home for a very long time so I’m just doing what I can do to help. I would encourage anyone else who can donate to help too because a lot of people really need help.”
however, was forced to hand his winnings over for very different reasons. After his second-round defeat to American Learner Tien, for unsportsmanlike conduct.