How the 2026 Australian Open stars have turned tournament success into massive personal fortunes
The Australian Open will deliver a $4.15 million top-up to the bank accounts of both the men's and women's singles champions.
The runners up will score a not-to-be-sneezed-at prize of $2.15 million while the players all gain $1.25 million each just for making it to the semi-finals, regardless of who wins.
The men's semi-finals will take place on Friday between Alcaraz and Zverev, while Djokovic will take on Sinner, as they all look to book their place in Sunday's final.
The Australian Open will deliver a $4.15 million top-up to the bank accounts of both the men's and women's singles champions. AP
Before that, Aryna Sabalenka will take on Elena Rybakina in Saturday's women's singles final on Rod Laver Arena at Melbourne Park.
But how much are each of these players rumoured to be worth before they cash in their latest cheques? Let's take a look.
Aryna Sabalenka, Belarus
Currently the women's World No. 1, Sabalenka has earned $US222,345 ($317,000) in prize money this year alone, according to the Women's Tennis Association (WTA).
The WTA estimates the 27-year-old, who was last year's AO runner-up, has made more than $US45 million in her career so far ($64.2 million).
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Aryna Sabalenka has already made $317,000 in prize money alone this year, and January isn't even over yet. Getty
It's important to note that Tennis players' on-court winnings don't translate directly into their overall net worth, as they have to pay their taxes and team (which typically eats up about 30 to 50 per cent of a player's take-home winnings) before pocketing the rest.
Aside from the Tennis winnings, she has made between $US12 to $US15 million ($17 million and $22 million) in brand deals and sponsorships annually.
Some of her biggest sponsors include Nike, Wilson Australia, Gucci and luxury watch brand Audemars Piguet.
Sabalenka's total net worth is between $US25 to $US30 million ($35 to $42 million). Getty
Her Nike contract alone is estimated to be worth $US3 to $US5 million ($4.2 to 7 million), and is most likely supplemented by performance bonuses for winning slams or maintaining the world No. 1 ranking.
According to Forbes, Sabalenka's total net worth is estimated between $US25 to $US30 million ($35 to $42 million).
Novak Djokovic, Serbia
Djokovic, 38, is the richest tennis player in the world, and is also considered the most successful male tennis player of all time.
His 24 Grand Slam titles, including a record-breaking 10 Australian Open championships, paid off very nicely, with the tennis star taking home an estimated $190 million ($269 million) in tennis winnings alone over his 30-year career.
Djokovic is the richest tennis player in the world and is also considered the most successful male tennis player of all time. Getty Images for Lacoste
Aside from that, he makes another $25 to $30 million ($35 to $42 million) in sponsorships annually.
The brands that sponsor him include Lacoste, Hublot watches and ASICS.
Djokovic also has several investments, which add to his overall net worth.
He makes $25 to $30 million ($35 to $42 million) in sponsorships annually. Getty
He owns 80 per cent of biotech firm QuantBioRes, is a shareholder in restaurant franchise Joe & the Juice and also has his own restaurant in Serbia called Restaurant Novak 1.
As of early 2026, Djokovic's total net worth is an estimated $US240 to $US250 million ($350 to $366 million).
Carlos Alcaraz, Spain
Current World No 1. Alcaraz is just 22 years old, but he is worth an eye-watering amount.
Alcaraz has won six major titles, topping up his tennis winnings to about $US60 million ($85 million), according to the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP).
He has also claimed 24 ATP Singles titles, including 8 in the 2025 season alone.
Carlos Alcaraz of Spain. Getty
Alcaraz, who became the youngest man in history to reach world No. 1 at just 19, also owns real estate in Spain, and secured a Netflix docuseries deal.
The tennis player also makes about $US35 million ($49 million) annually in brand sponsorships, including Nike, BMW, Rolex and Louis Vuitton.
According to Forbes, the tennis player is said to be worth a whopping $US50 million ($70 million).
Elena Rybakina, Kazakhstan
Current World No. 5 Rybakina, 25, is facing Sabalenka on Saturday, which would pay out a cushy $4 million prize.
The player from Kazakhstan has made $US32 million in tennis winnings in her career, thanks to her 11 WTA singles titles, including her Wimbledon Grand Slam win in 2022.
Elena Rybakina has the lowest networth out of the Australian Open finalists, but that doesn't mean she isn't making bank. Getty
On top of that, she makes roughly $US5 to $US7 million ($7 to $9 million) annually in sponsorships, which include deals with Red Bull, Lexus and sports equipment company Yonex.
She is also an ambassador for the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, which helps with youth tennis programs in the country.
Her total net worth is an estimated $US15 to $US20 million ($21 to $28 million).
She is also an ambassador for the Kazakhstan Tennis Federation, which helps with youth tennis programs in the country. Getty
Alexander Zverev, Germany
Current men's World No.3 Alexander Zverev, 28, has won a total of $US58.4 million ($83 million) on the court.
He has won 24 ATP Singles titles and two doubles titles; however, he has never won a grand slam tournament.
Current men's world No 3. Alexander Zverev has won a total of $US58.4 million ($83 million) on the court. Getty
Despite that, he is still making a lot of money both on and off the court.
Zverev makes about $US6 to $US8 million ($8 to $11 million) annually in brand sponsorships with brands like Adidas, Richard Mille and Rolex.
He also invests in several areas through his venture company, TieBreak Ventures.
Zverev is also the founder of the Alexander Zverev Foundation. Getty
The business invests in everything from motorsports companies to tech firms.
Zverev is also the founder of the Alexander Zverev Foundation, which supports children with Type 1 diabetes.
His total net worth is estimated to be between $US25 to $US35 million ($35 to $50 million).
Jannik Sinner, Italy
Italy's Jannik Sinner is currently the No. 2 male tennis player in the world.
The 24-year-old is going head-to-head with current world No. 4 Djokovic in the Semi-Finals today.
Sinner has made $US56.6 million ($79 million) on-court alone.
Italy's Jannik Sinner is currently the No. 2 male tennis player in the world. Getty
Off-court, he makes roughly $US27 million to $US30 million ($38 to $42 million) in brand sponsors.
His sponsorships include deals with Gucci, Nike and luxury watch brand Rolex.
Sinner also has a stationary collection with Pigna and real estate in Monte Carlo.
His sponsorships include deals with Gucci, Nike and luxury watch brand Rolex. Getty
His estimated net worth is between $US45 and $US55 million ($64 and $78 million).
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