Australian Open: Record prize money in Melbourne – Organizers hope for Serena Williams

The Australian Open in Melbourne will continue to raise its prize money in 2018.A total of 55 million Australian dollars (approximately 36.4 million dollars) will be raised at the first Grand Slam tournament of the year.Euro), ten percent more than in 2017.This was announced by the organizers on Tuesday.

The winners in the women’s and men’s singles will each receive 4 million Australian dollars (approx. 2.6 million euros).There is only more money to be made at the US Open in New York.

Tournament director Craig Tiley hopes for the 106th place.The first edition of the tournament, which will take place from 15.till 28.The event, which will take place in Melbourne Park on 1 January, marks the comeback of seven-time champions Serena Williams (36).Last year, the American had already pregnant her 23rd birthday.She wants to come back in 2018 and defend her title,”said Tiley:” If anyone can do it, it’s her.I certainly don’t rule out their return.”

Williams gave birth to her first daughter Alexis Olympia Junior at the beginning of September, who had previously declared in Vogue that she wanted to be back on the court at the Australian Open,”It’s a very daring plan.That’s what I just wanted to say.That’s about three months after birth.I don’t back down, but I notice it’s very demanding,”Williams said.

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