Australian Open 2025 Women Tennis Prize Money, Players, Schedule, Tickets, Results
The 2025 Australian Open is not just about thrilling tennis; it also features the largest prize distribution in the tournament’s history. Here’s a detailed breakdown of what’s on offer at this year’s first Grand Slam, taking place from January 12 to 26, 2025.
Record-Breaking Prize Money
The overall prize pool for the 2025 Australian Open is set at A$96.5 million (equivalent to $59.9 million), reflecting an increase of 11.56% compared to the previous year. Each champion of the men’s and women’s singles events will receive A$3.5 million (approximately $2.17 million), an increase from A$3.15 million awarded in 2024.
Prize Money Breakdown
Men’s and Women’s Singles
| Round | Prize Money (A$) |
|---|---|
| First Round | 132,000 |
| Second Round | 200,000 |
| Third Round | 290,000 |
| Round of 16 | 420,000 |
| Quarterfinals | 665,000 |
| Semifinals | 1,100,000 |
| Runner-up | 1,900,000 |
| Champion | 3,500,000 |
Doubles
| Round | Prize Money (A$) |
|---|---|
| First Round | 40,000 |
| Round of 32 | 58,000 |
| Round of 16 | 82,000 |
| Quarterfinals | 142,000 |
| Semifinals | 250,000 |
| Runners-up | 440,000 |
| Champions | 810,000 |
Mixed Doubles
| Round | Prize Money (A$) |
|---|---|
| First Round | 7,250 |
| Round of 16 | 14,000 |
| Quarterfinals | 27,750 |
| Semifinals | 52,500 |
| Runners-up | 97,750 |
| Champions | 175,000 |
Comparison with Other Grand Slams
- French Open 2024: Singles champions earned €2.4 million ($2.5 million).
- Wimbledon 2024: Singles champions earned £2.7 million ($3.3 million).
- U.S. Open 2024: Singles champions earned $3.6 million, the most lucrative Grand Slam of 2024.
Tournament Schedule
The Australian Open 2025 will run from January 12 to January 26, 2025. Qualifying matches take place January 6-11, 2025.
| Day | Session | Date | Time | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Day | Sun, Jan 12, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| 1 | Night | Sun, Jan 12, 2025 | 6:30 PM | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| 2 | Day | Mon, Jan 13, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Men’s & Women’s 1st Round |
| 3-7 | Day/Night | Jan 14-18, 2025 | Various | Rounds Continue |
| 8-11 | Day/Night | Jan 19-22, 2025 | Various | 4th Round & Quarterfinals |
| 12 | Twilight | Thurs, Jan 23, 2025 | 11:00 AM | Women’s Semifinals |
| 13 | Day/Night | Fri, Jan 24, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Men’s Semifinals |
| 14 | Twilight | Sat, Jan 25, 2025 | 12:00 PM | Women’s Final |
| 15 | Twilight | Sun, Jan 26, 2025 | 7:00 PM | Men’s Final |
Venue
The tournament is scheduled to occur at Melbourne Park, located in Victoria, Australia. Competitions will be conducted in renowned venues including Rod Laver Arena, Margaret Court Arena, and John Cain Arena.
2024 Defending Champions
- Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner (defeated Daniil Medvedev in a five-set thriller).
- Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka (defeated Qinwen Zheng in just 76 minutes).
- Men’s Doubles: Rohan Bopanna and Matthew Ebden.
- Women’s Doubles: Hsieh Su-wei and Elise Mertens.
- Mixed Doubles: Hsieh Su-wei and Jan Zieliński.
Points Distribution
Men’s and Women’s Singles
| Event | Winner | Finals | Semifinals | Quarterfinals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles | 2000 | 1300 | 800 | 400 |
| Doubles | 2000 | 1200 | 720 | 360 |
Top Players to Watch
Men’s Top Seeds
- Jannik Sinner (ITA)
- Alexander Zverev (GER)
- Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
- Daniil Medvedev
- Taylor Fritz (USA)
- Novak Djokovic (SER)
Women’s Top Seeds
- Aryna Sabalenka
- Iga Swiatek (POL)
- Coco Gauff (USA)
- Jasmine Paolini (ITA)
- Qinwen Zheng (CHN)
Players with Most Wins
- Novak Djokovic: 10 Australian Open titles, the highest in history. His 89–8 win-loss record at the Australian Open represents his best winning percentage across all Grand Slams.
- Aryna Sabalenka: Defending champion aiming for her third consecutive title.
