Australian Open to offer $15.6 million in prize money

The 2009 Australian Open will offer $15.6 million in prize money the men's and women's singles winners receiving an 18 percent increase the singles winners will receive about $1.15 million each based on exchange rates MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) -- The 2009 Australian Open will offer $15.6 million in prize money, with the men's and women's singles winners receiving an 18 percent increase. Tournament officials said Wednesday the singles winners will receive about $1.15 million each based on current exchange rates. The Australian Open, the year's first Grand Slam event, will be held Jan. 19-Feb. 1. It will feature the prospect of Roger Federer winning his 14th major title to... [read full story]