The first Grand Slam tournament of 2012 takes place from January 16 to 29 in Melbourne, Australia. The biggest names in ATP World Tour and WTA Tour are expected to participate at this prestigious event which recently announced record-breaking prize purse. The winners of the singles events will take home more than $2.2 million each.
Here’s the breakdown of the 2012 Australian Open Prize Money: (in Australian Dollars)
Singles [Men/Women]:
Winner: $2,300,000
Runner-up: $1,150,000
SF: $437,000
QF: $218,500
4th: $109,250
3rd: $54,625
2nd: $33,300
1st: $20,000
Doubles [Men/Women]:
Winner: $454,500
Runner-up: $227,250
SF: $113,000
QF: $56,000
3rd: $31,500
2nd: $17,200
1st: $9,600
Mixed Doubles [pair]:
Winner: $135,500
Runner-up: $67,500
SF: $33,900
QF: $15,500
2nd: $7,800
1st: $3,800
Watch the 2012 Australian Open Live Online Video Stream from January 16 to 29.
