Tennis Australia defends ₹680-cr Aus Open prize money amid player complaints

Tennis Australia (TA) has defended the prize money on offer at the Australian Open 2026 after several players reportedly expressed dissatisfaction in recent days. Tournament director Craig Tiley said no players had approached him with complaints about the event, adding, "They’re very happy." Notably, the Australian Open has hiked its prize money to nearly ₹680 crore for the current tournament.