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 | Record prize fund in the next edition of the Australian Open2-10-2012 |
The prize fund in the next edition of the Australian Open tennis would be a record for Grand Slam tournaments, news agency reported.
The participants will share $ 31.1 million.
The increment is 4.15 million dollars (about 15%) compared to last year.
The decision to allocate funds among tennis players will be taken after further consultation with the players.
The tournament will be held from 14 to 27 January 2013.
The organizers announced that Rafael Nadal has confirmed that he will participate in the championship. The Spaniard has not played since "Wimbledon" because of knee problems.
In Melbourne in January will play a charity match and one of the biggest stars in tennis history - Andre Agassi.