Polish Player Reaches Australian Open Semifinals, Prize Check Revealed

Jan Zieliński, a 29-year-old Polish tennis player, has made headlines alongside British partner Luke Johnson. The duo has achieved an impressive milestone by reaching the semifinals of the 2026 Australian Open. Their remarkable journey has drawn attention in the world of doubles tennis.

Victory in the Quarterfinals

In a thrilling quarterfinal match held in Melbourne, Zieliński and Johnson faced off against the formidable pair of Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić. Demonstrating skill and teamwork, they secured their spot in the semifinals with a convincing score of 7:6(5), 6:2.

Financial Rewards for the Semifinalists

Reaching this stage of the Grand Slam event not only brings prestige but also significant financial rewards. Zieliński and Johnson have earned 275,000 Australian dollars. Converted, this amounts to approximately 674,000 Polish zlotys, which will be split between the two players.

Potential for Greater Earnings

The stakes are high as they look ahead. If they progress to the finals, their earnings could escalate to 485,000 Australian dollars, which equates to over 1.16 million zlotys. Moreover, the champions of the tournament will receive a hefty prize of 900,000 Australian dollars, approximately 2.2 million zlotys.

Upcoming Semifinal Matchup

The anticipation builds as Zieliński and Johnson prepare for their semifinal clash. They are set to compete against Australian players Jason Kubler and Marc Polmans, who gained entry to the tournament through a wildcard.

The pivotal match is scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2026, with the start time expected no earlier than 3:00 AM Central European Time.