The Asia-Pacific Grand Slam Tennis Tounament, Australian Open 2013 is going to be the richest ever Tennis
tournament. There is an increase of $4 million in total prize money which will
be $30 million. The breakup of prize money has not yet been given. There were
suggestions last month that players could boycott ifprize money was not increased, particularly for early-round losers. Australian Open organisers have staved off the threat of a player boycott of
"We welcome the increase in prize money for the 2013
Australian Open and acknowledge the ongoing efforts of Tennis Australia to recognise
the role of the players in the success of the tournament," ATP executive
chairman Brad Drewett said.
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I bought Australian Open tickets through Travels with Soha for my wedding anniversary. I am anxious to be part of this historical change. I hope the lofty prize bump energizes the players and the crowd. Thanks for the information.
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