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The open from Australia was different in 2021 and that includes the cash prize. While the overall prize pool has been increased by roughly $ 7 million, the amount Down Under winners will snag has decreased.
In 2021, the total scholarship amount will be $ 61.95 million, with the men’s and women’s singles champion taking home $ 2.13 million. Last year’s winners received $ 3.12 million.
Another practical payday, but an important haircut nonetheless.
Tournament director Craig Tiley said the more even distribution helped offset the significant costs incurred by players coming to Australia amid a pandemic.
“We have significantly reduced the prize checks for the winners, but players like Novak Djokovic, Serena Williams have all agreed to distribute the prizes more evenly, giving emerging players the opportunity to win more, as the year has been difficult., ” Tiley told the Hindu newspaper.
“We think this is a great initiative and I have had zero feedback.”
What is the Australian Open handbag for 2021?
The 2021 Australian Open handbag is $ 61.95 million for men’s and women’s tournaments. This is an increase of $ 6,977,070 from last year’s stock market.
How much money does the winner make?
The champions of the men’s and women’s singles will win approximately $ 2.13 million each. Last year’s winners Novak Djokovic and Sofia Kenin took home around $ 3.12 million.
The men’s and women’s doubles champions take home $ 463,740, while the mixed doubles champions take $ 115,935.
Prize breakdown for the Australian Open 2021
The $ 2.13 million won by the winners is the lowest Australian Open total since 2014.
Singles men and women
| Location | Prize money |
| Winner | $ 2.13 million |
| Finalist | $ 1.16 million |
| Semi-finalists | $ 656,854.50 |
| Quarterfinal | $ 405,704.25 |
| Round 4 | $ 247,286.40 |
| 3rd round | $ 166,145.55 |
| 2nd round | $ 115,935 |
| Round 1 | $ 77,290 |
| Qualification phase 3 | $ 40,577.25 |
| Qualification phase 2 | $ 27,051.50 |
| Qualifying round 1 | $ 19,322.50 |
Double men and women
Doubles winners’ cash prizes have also taken a hit this year, although once again there is a pay rise for those who come out early in the rounds.
| Location | Prize money |
| Winners | $ 463,740 |
| Finalists | $ 262,786 |
| Semi-finalists | $ 115,458 |
| Quarterfinal | $ 85,019 |
| 3rd round | $ 50,238.50 |
| 2nd round | $ 34,780.50 |
| Round 1 | $ 23,187 |
Mixed doubles
In 2020, the winning pair took home around $ 146,000, while the runner-up and semi-finalists also saw their payouts drop in 2021. Players from the first round to the quarter-finals have remained stagnant year on year.
| Location | Prize moneyYes |
| Winners | $ 115,935 |
| Finalists | $ 65,696.50 |
| Semi-finalists | $ 34,780.50 |
| Quarterfinal | $ 18,549.60 |
| 2nd round | $ 9,274.80 |
| Round 1 $ 4,830.62 |
The Australian Open now sits first in the Grand Slam in terms of total prize pool, although changes in 2021 saw the winners’ money drop to third.
Here’s how each major tournament breaks it down.
All figures in USD.
Roland-Garros cash prize
Total: $ 45.69 million
Winners: $ 1.9 million
Finalists: $ 967,993.49
Semi-finalist: $ 514,972.54
Quarter finalist: $ 343,056.89
First round: $ 72,793.11
Wimbledon Prize Money
The championships were canceled in 2020 due to the pandemic, but here are the numbers for 2019.
Total: $ 51.88 million
Winners: $ 3.2 million
Finalists: $ 1.6 million
Semi-finalist: $ 813,114.53
Quarter finalist: $ 405,782.87
First round: $ 61,951.58
US Open Silver Prize
Total: $ 53.4 million
Winners: $ 3 million
Finalists: $ 1.5 million
Semi-finalists: $ 800,000
Quarter finalists: $ 425,000
First round: $ 61,000
Jackie Spiegel contributed to this article.
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