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Australian Open prize money 2021: How much money do Australian Open players earn? – Sporting News AU
Here’s how much every player will earn at the 2021 Australian Open.
After several years of rapid growth in the prize purse at Melbourne Park, it took a pandemic to rein in the potential earnings of the world’s best tennis players.
The challenges of COVID-19 have seen the Australian Open singles winners’ cheques cut by a third, from $AU4.11 million to $2.75 million.
Still a handy payday, but a significant haircut nonetheless.
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