Australian Open Prize Money and Ranking Points for Sinner and Zverev Disclosed
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev both faced off in the men’s singles semi-finals at the Australian Open. Their performances, however, led to differing outcomes for each player. Sinner, a strong contender, faced Novak Djokovic, while Zverev played against the top-seeded Carlos Alcaraz.
Australian Open Semi-Final Highlights
Zverev engaged in a historic match against Alcaraz, which became the longest semi-final in Australian Open history. Despite a valiant effort, Zverev lost after a grueling five-set battle, finishing with scores of 6-4, 7-6(5), 6-7(3), 6-7(4), 7-5. On the other hand, Sinner, who had a 19-match winning streak in the Australian Open, lost to Djokovic in another thrilling match, ending with scores of 3-6, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4, 6-4.
Ranking Points for Zverev and Sinner
The Australian Open awards substantial ranking points. The winner of the tournament receives 2,000 points. As semi-finalists, both Zverev and Sinner earned 800 points each.
- Zverev’s previous ranking points were 1,300, gained from last year’s runner-up finish. This means he will drop 500 points, resulting in a new total of 4,605 points. Consequently, he will drop to world No 4 in the upcoming rankings update.
- Sinner will lose 1,200 points from his total after winning the title last year, reducing his points from 11,500 to 10,300. Despite this, he remains world No 2.
World No 1 Carlos Alcaraz currently has 12,950 points and could increase this to 13,650 if he wins the final against Djokovic.
Prize Money Breakdown
This year, the Australian Open has set a record for prize money with each singles champion receiving A$4,150,000. Here’s how much Zverev and Sinner earned:
- Both men will take home A$1,250,000 for reaching the semi-finals, equivalent to approximately US$880,656 and £638,218.
- If either had reached the final, their guaranteed payout would have been at least A$2,150,000.
Last year, Sinner earned A$3,500,000 as the champion, while Zverev received A$1,900,000 for his runner-up finish.
Conclusion
Zverev and Sinner’s performances at the Australian Open have not only impacted their rankings but also their financial rewards. As both players reflect on their semi-final exit, they now shift their focus towards future tournaments.
