$2,100,000
The winner of the women's singles title in the Australian Open would win $2,650,000. This is the same amount for the men's
The men's singles winner at the Australian Open receives a miniature replica of the Norman Brookes Challenge Cup.
Serena Williams
Salaries are based on ratings and how many folks watch the competition. Currently, most women's sports are not as popular nor have as many viewers as men's sports. Therefore, salaries are lower. There are some sporting events where women make the same amount as men. The major tournaments in tennis are one example. For the 2008 Australian Open, both the men's singles winner and the women's singles winner won $1,197,739.20 (US). Both the men's singles winner and the ladies singles winner at the 2007 Wimbledon Championship won $1.4 million (US).
The first winner of the "Australian Open" (men's) was Rod Laver in 1969.However, the championship, as an amateur tournament (which was the form which originally held the public's attention and had the prestige) was formerly known as "The Australian Championships", and was a lawn tennis event, run from 1905.In reality, then, the very first winner of the Australian event was R. Heath in 1905, who won the final, 3 sets to 1 against AH Curtis.
Yes he is. He was the first Australian Idol winner.
Both men and women winners get 1,060,000 Euros each.
The Women's Singles at the 2009 Australian Open was won by Serena Williams, who beat Dinara Safina in the final.
No they receive the prize for the place they were in. Only the winner wins the money second place pays $2,000 and third pays $1,000 even if they are negative amount or way over the amount of the prize
Sebastian Vettel
Mens singles winner - Novak Djokvic. Womens singles winner - Petra Kvitova
For 2011, the winner of the Australian Open are as follows: Men's Singles: Novak Djokovic Women's Singles: Kim Clijsters Men's Doubles: Bob & Mike Bryan Women's Doubles: Gisela Dulko & Flavia Pennetta