Pay rises are in store for players at January's Australian Open with organisers on Thursday announcing a 3.4 percent boost in the total purse to a record Aus$76.5 million (US$51.6 million). | Sport24news
Pay rises are in store for players at January's Australian Open with organisers on Thursday announcing a 3.4 percent boost in the total purse to a record Aus$76.5 million .
Anyone crashing out in round one will receive Aus$106,250, up 3.2 percent, while second-round players get a similar increase to Aus$158,850. "It is critical to the continued success of the Australian tennis summer that we provide strong and relevant playing opportunities and ensure that the best players in the world are compensated appropriately," he said.
"These substantial rewards help players invest in their own careers and in many cases, set themselves up for success throughout the year."
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