Australian Open 2025 prize money breakdown: How much did Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev earn?

Jannik Sinner became the youngest male to defend his title since 1993.

The Australian Open men’s singles final proved to be a one-sided affair, with Jannik Sinner shattering several records and successfully defending his title to enter an elite list. At the age of only 23, Sinner is already Italy’s greatest tennis player, having won his third Grand Slam major.

His opponent, Alexander Zverev had no answers to Sinner’s onslaught. Though the German did fend off his serving games, he was unable to break the Italian’s serve throughout the course of the match. Sinner dropped just two sets on his route to glory, further highlighting his dominance in the marquee event.

The World No. #1 showed yet again why he is so tough to beat. His athleticism, fabulous court-coverage and ability to have answers to every riposte is what separates him from the rest of the pack. Meanwhile, in the case of Zverev, his wait for a maiden Grand Slam trophy continues.

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Australian Open 2025 final prize money breakdown

The 113th edition of the Australian Open has been further bolstered by adding higher incentives to the competition. As per the ATP Tour’s official website, the 2025 Australian Open announced a total prize pool of AUD 96.5 million (USD 60.29 million), marking a 12% increase from last year.

Players saw their earnings increase at each stage of the tournament. Both men’s and women’s singles champions received AUD 3.5 million (USD 2.19 million) for winning the title. However, with prize money accumulating throughout each round, their total earnings could soar to an impressive AUD 8.2 million (USD 5.13 million).

The prize money for the Australian Open has seen remarkable growth over the past decade. In 2016, the prize pool was AUD 44 million (USD 27.51 million), and by 2025, it has surged by 119%. Even in the last five editions, the prize pool has risen by over 36%.

Sinner, who successfully defended his crown to win a second consecutive Australian Open title, takes home a staggering prize of $2,198,928 for his historic triumph. Runner-up Zverev secured an impressive $1,193,704 for his outstanding campaign.

Semi-finalists Novak Djokovic and Ben Shelton also walked away with substantial rewards, each earning $691,092 for their remarkable runs in the competition.

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