Prize money is the bread and butter of any pro tennis player. Sabalenka didn’t get rich by winning backyard tournaments—she earned every penny on the biggest stages. In 2026 alone, she raked in over $9.8 million in prize money, smashing her previous career-high. That’s enough to buy a small island, or at least a very nice car collection.
But here’s the kicker: prize money isn’t pure profit. Out of that $9.8 million, she has to pay her coach, physio, travel expenses, and probably a few rounds of avocado toast. Tennis is a glorious sport, but it’s also a business with a lot of overheads. Think of it as running a small, sweat-drenched startup.
Her biggest cash grab came from winning the Australian Open in 2026 and 2026, where the champion’s check was around $2.1 million. Winning two in a row? That’s like hitting the lottery twice, but with way more blisters and less confetti. By the end of 2026, her total career prize money crossed the $25 million mark.
