Magda Linetti's drama is indescribable, as the Pole has already lost hope in the first round of the Australian Open to repeat the fantastic success of a year ago, when she reached the semi-finals of this Grand Slam tournament. The injury forced her to leave the competition with Caroline Wozniacki. As a consolation, it should be emphasized that our tennis player has become richer by almost a quarter of a million zlotys just for going on the court!
The financial rewards for competing in prestigious competitions such as the Australian Open, one of the four Grand Slam tournaments on the calendar, are huge. Lynette found out about this, and this year's competition will not leave pleasant memories in the Antipodes, but nothing will remain.
Despite losing the second game of the second set 2-6, 0-2 to Karolina Wozniacki, the Pole can count on a prize of A$81,000. This is the amount awarded regardless of the outcome. Converting to Polish currency, our player will receive 215,000 PLN.
1. Magda Linet's tears and despair! Polish drama at the Australian Open!
We have to admit that this amount is impressive, considering that you only get it for participating in the tournament. However, the organizers of the Grand Slam Australian Open can pay such high salaries, because the prize fund this year is a record and amounts to 86.5 million Australian dollars, or 230 million PLN!
Woeniatski earned PLN 122,000 for reaching the second round. dollar, or 325 thousand zlotys. On the other hand, reaching the finals means winning PLN 167,000. dollar, or more than three million zlotys. The winner of the Australian Open and the winner will be two million 131 thousand richer. dollars, i.e. more than five million 600 thousand zlotys.
KN, Polsat Sport
