The prize money increases each year. In 2013, the prize money for winning a singles title was 2.4 million and in 2014 it was 2.6 million. For the runner-up in the singles final was 1.2 million and 1.3 million respectively. The prize money amount will increase in 2015.
For doubles, the winner won $475,000 in 2013 and $520,000 in 2014. Mixed doubles was $135,500 (2013) and $135,500 (2014). Doubles amounts are per team.
As of 2023, wheelchair winners at the Australian Open receive a prize of AUD 100,000 for both the men's and women's singles events. This reflects a commitment to equal prize money across all categories of the tournament. Additionally, wheelchair doubles teams also receive prize money, contributing to the overall support for athletes with disabilities in the tournament.
That depends on how well they do in the tournament. The better they do the more points they get toward their ranking, and the more prize money is awarded to them.
6 Million Australian Dollars with an additional 500 thousand prize money for the winner of Melbourne Cup and the Irish St. Leger
According to the Australian Open official website (refer to the link, below), the runners-up (i.e., both men and women) for the 2009 event earned AUS $1 million (approximately US $787,277 and EURO 566,761 as of June 8, 2009).
$1,451,830 for First Place
The cash prize for 2nd place in the theBritish Open golf is £675,000.This is equal to $886,798 US dollars.
Serena Williams won AUD 4.1 million (approximately USD 2.8 million) for her victory at the 2017 Australian Open. This amount reflects the prize money awarded to the singles champion at that year's tournament. Williams' win marked her 23rd Grand Slam title, further solidifying her legacy in tennis.
About $1.83 million dollars.
$2,000,000
The VRC offered prize money in excess of $6,200,000
1.25 million
600 million for 5 years.