The Sydney International used to host he world's best men's and women's players in the week prior to the Australian Open but it was last played in 2019 and has been replaced with the ATP Cup from 2020 held in Brisbane, Perth and Sydney.
The tournament has a history of homegrown success with Lleyton Hewitt winning four straight titles from 2001 to 2005. Fellow Australian Bernard Tomic won his first ATP World Tour title at the Sydney Olympic Park Tennis World in 2013 and more recently Alex De Minaur took down the title at the 2018/19 event.
With 250 ranking points on offer to kick off the season in style, the prize money on offer can also kick start a players season financially. For 2019 the total prize money on offer at the Sydney International was $527,880
The winner will walked away with $90,990 USD with the runner up receiving $49,205 which softened the blow of losing the final.
You can see a full breakdown of the Sydney International 2019 prize money below, % changes and history from previous seasons dating back to 2000.
Prize Money Breakdown for the Sydney International 2020
The table below gives you a full break down for prize money across the tournament in Sydney this year.
The US dollar amounts have also been converted into GBP and Euros to give a comparison for European readers. The exchange rate shown is the mid-market exchange rate on the day of the final when the tournament is complete. You can also see the % increase from prize money offered last year.
2019
Prize Money $ USD
Prize Money £ GBP
Prize Money € EUR
% Change vs 2018
Winner
$90,990
£70,804
€79,343
8.8%
Runner-up
$49,205
£38,289
€42,906
11.7%
Semifinal
$27,175
£21,146
€23,696
13.9%
Quarterfinal
$15,435
£12,011
€13,459
13.5%
Round 2
$8,880
£6,910
€7,743
10.9%
Round 1
$5,320
£4,140
€4,639
12.1%
Q2
$2,575
£2,004
€2,245
20.6%
Q1
$1,285
£1,000
€1,121
20.1%
Sydney International Total Prize Money History Since 2000
This is the total prize money pool for the tournament each year from 2000 to the present day along with % changes each year.
Year
Total Prize Money
% Change
2019
$527,880
12.6%
2018
$468,910
7.2%
2017
$437,380
8.1%
2016
$404,780
-7.9%
2015
$439,405
-2.9%
2014
$452,670
3.7%
2013
$436,630
0.5%
2012
$434,250
2.8%
2011
$422,300
13.4%
2010
$372,500
-14.0%
2009
$433,000
-1.6%
2008
$440,000
7.1%
2007
$411,000
4.3%
2006
$394,000
0.0%
2005
$394,000
11.0%
2004
$355,000
10.2%
2003
$322,000
-9.6%
2002
$356,000
-5.1%
2001
$375,000
15.4%
2000
$325,000
Historical Sydney International Prize Money Breakdown From 2007 to 2019
Conversions to GBP and Euro are based on the closing exchange price on the day of the final that year. So, for example, USD to Euro at the close of play Saturday 13th January 2018.
