Australian Open quarter finals prize money: How much will Carlos Alcaraz make from Novak Djokovic loss?

Mark Molyneux

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Carlos Alcaraz has been knocked out of the Australian Open at the quarter final stage after a thrilling encounter with Novak Djokovic. 

The Spanish star romped to the first set but came undone against the 10-time Aus Open champion, who prevailed 4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4. 

The Sporting News provides all the details on how much Alcaraz stands to make from the Aus Open in 2025. 

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How much prize money will Carlos Alcaraz make from Australian Open 2025?

For his exit at the quarter final stage of this year's Australian Open, Alcaraz will be taking home AUD$665,000.

The 21-year-old got his tournament off to a strong start when he cruised past Yoshihito Nishioka in straight sets. 

After progressing past the 29-year-old Japanese player, Alcaraz then also eased past Nuno Borges with a 6-2, 6-4 6-7(3) 6-2 result. 

He was then able to book a date with Djokovic with a win over Jack Draper after the British star was forced to retire early in the third set due to injury. 

Although he then ran into trouble against the Serbian as he went down in an entertaining clash under the lights. 

The winner in the men’s and women’s will each pocket AUD$3.5 million. The runner’s up for the men’s and women’s will earn $1.9 million. 

Here’s the entire breakdown per round for the men’s, women’s and doubles.

Australian Open total prize money history

2002$16.5 million2014$33 million
2003$18.18 million 2015$40 million
2004$19 million2016$44 million
2005$19.1 million2017$50 million 
2006$19.3 million2018$55 million
2007$20 million 2019$62.5 million
2008$20.6 million2020$71 million
2009$23.14 million2021$71.5 million
2010$24.094 million  2022$75 million
2011$25.006 million2023$76.5 million
2012$26 million 2024$86.5 million
2013$30 million2025$96.5 million

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Mark Molyneux

Mark Molyneux is a freelance writer covering the NRL and UFC for Sporting News Australia. He has previously worked in the music industry and as a teacher around the world.