Have a look at how the 2013 Australian Open prize money will be shared around.
The 2013 Australian Open is offering the highest prize money ever in the history of Grand Slam tennis; a total of $30 million Australian Dollars (USD 31.5 million).
The total prize money purse has increased by $4 million (all figures in Australian Dollars unless stated) or 15% on the 2012 amount. The increase in prize money is weighted towards players losing in the early rounds of the tournament.
Have a look at what the players receive for playing singles, doubles and mixed doubles.
Novak Djokovic will play Andy Murray in the Men’s Final.
Victoria Azarenka defeated Li Na to win the Women’s Final.
Singles – Men’s and Women’s – Per Player
Winners – $2,430,000 (approx USD 2,550,000*)
Runners-up – $1,215,000 (approx USD 1,280,000)
Semifinalists – $500,000 (approx USD 525,000)
Quarterfinalists – $250,000 (approx USD 265,000)
Round of 16 – $125,000 (approx USD 130,000)
Round of 32 – $71,000 (approx USD 75,000)
Round of 64 – $45,500 (approx USD 48,000)
First Round – $27,600 (approx USD 29,000)
Men’s and Women’s singles players who make the second round will benefit from the largest percentage increase in prize money, up by 36.6% from $33,300 in 2012 to $45,500 in 2013.
Singles players making the fourth round, quarter finals or semi finals get a 14% rise in prize money this year. While the champions and runners-up get an extra 5.7% in 2013 over the 2012 amount. That’s still an extra $130,000 for the winners!
Qualifying Men and Women
Third Round – $13,120 (approx USD 14,000)
Second Round – $6,560 (approx USD 7,000)
First Round – $3,280 (approx USD 3,500)
All prize money for each round of qualifying increased by almost 15%.
Doubles – Men’s and Women’s (per pair)
Winners – $475,000 (approx USD 500,000)
Runners-Up – $237,500 (approx USD 250,000)
Semifinalists – $118,750 (approx USD 125,000)
Quarterfinalists – $60,000 (approx USD 63,000)
Round of 16 – $33,500 (approx USD 35,000)
Round of 32 – $19,500 (approx USD 20,000)
First Round – $12,500 (approx USD 13,000)
Players making the first round get an extra 30% or $2,900 over the 2012 amount of $9,600. The champions and runners up will be 4.5% better off in 2013.
Mixed Doubles (per pair)
Winners – $135,500 (approx USD 142,000)
Runners-Up – $67,500 (approx USD 71,000)
Semifinalists – $33,900 (approx USD 36,000)
Quarterfinalists – $15,500 (approx USD 16,000)
Round of 16 – $7,800 (approx USD 8,200)
First Round – $3,800 (approx USD 4,000)
There is no increase in prize money for the mixed doubles players in comparison with 2012.
See this article for details of the Australian Open 2012 prize money.
Until next time
Grand Slam Gal
This information was sourced from the Australian Open website where you can also view the comparison with 2012 prize money.
*All amounts are in Australian Dollars. Approx USD conversions were made using exchange rate for 20 December 2012 from Oanda Currency Converter. Check it out if you would like to convert the AUD to another currency.
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Lucrative start to the year for all those who make the main draw of the Aus Open.