Tennis Australia Defends Australian Open Prize Money Amid Player Concerns

Tennis Australia has defended the Australian Open's prize money, which increased to AUD 111.5 million (USD 74.56 million) for 2026, surpassing the French Open and Wimbledon but remaining below the US Open's USD 90 million. Tournament director Craig Tiley stated players have expressed satisfaction directly to him, despite some top players, including Coco Gauff, calling for higher prize money and collective action to seek a larger share of tournament revenue. Discussions on prize money improvements continue among players and organizers.