How much prize money does Elena Rybakina get for winning the 2026 Australian Open?

Elena Rybakina is the 2026 Australian Open women’s champion after defeating Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 in the final in Melbourne.

How many Grand Slams has Elena Rybakina won?

Fifth seed Rybakina went into Saturday’s final as the underdog as she looked to claim her second Grand Slam title.

The Kazakh’s only previous major crown came at Wimbledon in 2022, when she defeated Ons Jabeur in the final. Rybakina also reached the Australian Open final in 2023, where she was beaten by Sabalenka.

Elena Rybakina’s Australian Open 2026 prize money

This year featured a record-breaking $75 million prize pool at the Australian Open, a hefty 16 percent increase from last year. That is the highest figure in the tournament’s history.

Rybakina takes home $2.7 million for winning the women’s singles title in Melbourne, an increase of $600,000 from 2025.

Carlos Alcaraz or Novak Djokovic, who will battle for the men’s title on Sunday, will collect the same amount.

Sabalenka, the runner-up, will pocket $1.4 million.

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