Australian Open season is upon us and as tennis fever grips the nation, eyes will be on Aussie hopefuls like Alex de Minaur and Maya Joint to make deep runs into the tournament.
There is more money now than ever in tennis, with this year’s Australian Open boasting a $111.5m prize pool – the largest in the tournament’s history – with the men’s and women’s singles winners set to receive $4.15m.
Even the amateurs are getting in on the money, with Aussie Jordan Smith recently taking home $1m through the Aussie Open’s single point tournament.
The Australian Open has kicked off in Melbourne. Picture: Daniel Pockett/Getty Images.
Australian Open one-point slam champion Jordan Smith with girlfriend Jessica Kayla Brand. Smith made headlines after picking up $1m from the tournament. Picture: Mark Stewart.
Off the court, tennis aces have splashed these massive winnings, along with sponsorship riches, on some lavish homes around the world.
The real estate portfolios of some of Australia’s past and present tennis icons spans cosy London cottages, tax-free Caribbean retreats and beachside Queensland mansions.
Take a look at the property plays of some of Australia’s biggest tennis icons.
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ALEX DE MINAUR
Alex de Minaur is Australia’s top ranked player heading into the tournament. Picture: Brendon Thorne/Getty Images.
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Australia’s number one ranked men’s player, Alex de Minaur is the country’s best chance at a homegrown Aussie Open success story.
His best finish came in last year’s tournament when he was knocked out in the quarterfinals by eventual winner Jannik Sinner.
De Minaur’s fiancee Katie Boulter was sent into the tournament’s main draw this year instead of having to qualify, following a series of withdrawals.
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Katie Boulter and Alex de Minaur bought a $3.97m London home in 2023. Picture: Thomas Lisson.
The tennis power couple confirmed their engagement in December 2023. Picture: Michael Klein.
It is understood that the tennis power couple have been living in London for the past two years, with The Sun reporting de Minaur purchased a £1.9m ($3.97m) cottage in 2023.
The couple announced their engagement in December 2024.
Prior to his London move, Fox Sports reported in 2020 de Minaur resided in New Providence, the most populous island in The Bahamas.
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The demon got as far as the quarterfinals last year. Picture: Michael Klein.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lists The Bahamas as one of 26 Offshore Financial Centres, also known as tax havens.
And, de Minaur is not the only Aussie tennis star who has lived tax-free in the Caribbean paradise.
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NICK KYRGIOS
Nick Kyrgios turned down a spot in this year’s Australian Open. Picture: Kelly Defina/Getty Images.
It was also reported in 2020 that Nick Kyrgios lived in Nassau, the capital city of The Bahamas.
Kyrgios posted on Instagram from the Bahamas as recently as July 2025, and a post from July 2022 captured him on the beach with the caption: “Home.”
Nick Kyrgios posts from The Bahamas. Pictures: Instagram.
When he isn’t breaking racquets on the court, Kyrgios has been breaking profits in the Aussie property market.
He sold his penthouse apartment in Sydney in June this year for $1.925m.
‘King Kyrgios’ had purchased the three-bedroom unit in Kensington for $1.6m in early 2022.
He renovated the kitchen, installed new flooring and gave the property a repaint before turning it over for a cool $325,000 profit.
Inside Kyrgios’ renovated kitchen.
The balcony of Kyrgios’ recently sold Kensington apartment.
The Canberran’s highest Aussie Open finish came back in 2015, when he was knocked out in the quarterfinals by Andy Murray.
Kyrgios turned down a wildcard spot in this year’s tournament after announcing he was not physically ready for the demands of grand slam tennis.
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ASH BARTY
Ash Barty visiting Uluru with the Australian Open trophy in 2022. Picture: Twitter/X.
Ash Barty shocked the tennis world with her retirement back in 2022 at the age of 25, while she was ranked world number one.
The three-time Grand Slam winner – who earned more than $30m during her tennis career – splashed her cash last year on a luxe beachfront apartment on the Gold Coast.
The Palm Beach apartment, part of the Kloud complex, cost Barty $4m to secure.
Securing an apartment cost Barty $4m.
Designs of Barty’s Palm Beach apartment complex, which recently completed construction.
Developers Graya confirmed via Instagram that construction completed on the project in late December 2025, with “residents settled in and enjoying their new homes over the Christmas holidays”.
It is understood the 2022 Australian Open winner will use the property as a lock-up-and-leave holiday home.
The four-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment boasts ocean views, European oak floorboards, integrated Miele appliances and a private balcony.
The Queenslander recently congratulated teenage star Maya Joint on becoming the first home women’s seed at the Australian Open since Barty in 2022.
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LLEYTON HEWITT
Lleyton Hewitt and wife Bec have been busy in the property market. Picture: Graham Denholm/Getty Images.
Former world number one Lleyton Hewitt never got his hands on the Australian Open trophy, coming closest when he reached the final in 2005.
His property history was as storied as his career on the court, with he and wife Bec making a habit out of buying and selling luxury homes.
The couple sold their Toorak mansion in December 2021, less than a month after listing it.
The Melbourne home, which they had purchased for $12.7m, sold for $15.2m.
‘The Palms’, Hewitt’s former home in Burleigh Heads.
The home was sold for an undisclosed fee in January.
Also in 2021, they splashed $4.305m on The Palms — a Gold Coast manor which attracted interest from around the world.
The property was sold in January this year for an undisclosed fee in a deal shrouded in secrecy.
Hewitt also previously owned a mansion in his hometown of Adelaide, which he sold in 2014 for $2.18m.
The former Adelaide home of Lleyton Hewitt.
He made a loss on the home, originally paying $3.2m for it in 2003.
It was reported in late 2023 that the Hewitts had purchased a resort-style estate in Glenhaven for $10.3m, where it is believed that they still reside.
The Hills Shire home previously belonged to former Parramatta Eels star Nathan Hindmarsh.
Hewitt competing at the 2012 Australian Open. Picture: News Limited.
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PAT RAFTER
Ash Barty and Pat Rafter pictured at the 2024 Brisbane International tennis tournament. Picture: NCA NewsWIRE/Tertius Pickard.
While never picking up an Australian Open, Par Rafter was a back-to-back US Open winner during the 1990s.
Since then, Rafter has turned his career winnings into a property empire.
His most recent property sale was a Gold Coast apartment in 2024, which he sold for more than half a million dollars.
The former Sunshine Beach home of Pat Rafter sold for $15.2m.
The Sunshine Beach home was sold in January 2018 to Betty’s Burgers and Concrete Co owner David Hayes.
His biggest win came in 2018, when he and wife Lara Feltham sold their designer home in Sunshine Beach for $15.2m.
Rafter initially set the asking price for the home at $18m, but settled for several million less after the home spent almost two years on the market.
Pat Rafter in action at the 1998 Australian Open. Picture: News Limited.
He reportedly owns a number of properties, including a four-bedroom home in Tweed Heads bought for $540,000 in 2020.
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BERNARD TOMIC
Bernard Tomic during 2026 Australian Open Qualifying at Melbourne Park. Picture: Morgan Hancock/Getty Images.
Former world number 17 Bernard Tomic will not be a part of this year’s tournament, being bested in straight sets by 185-ranked Arthur Fery during qualifying.
Tomic’s property journey has been as turbulent as his tennis career.
Tomic lost to Great Britain’s Arthur Fery in straight sets. Picture: Michael Klein.
He sold his two villas on the Gold Coast for an undisclosed fee in 2018, after a lengthy campaign.
The Tomic family first tried to sell the Southport property in June 2012 when it was priced at $750,000 per villa.
The Southport villas formerly belonging to Bernard Tomic.
Tomic also purchased a luxury Sunshine Coast home in 2015 for $3.5m with his then-girlfriend and Love Island Australia star Vanessa Sierra.
He has never reached further than the fourth round of the Australian Open.
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JOHN NEWCOMBE
John Newcombe at the 1977 Australian Open. Picture: Herald Sun.
A star of the 1960s and 70s, John Newcombe is one of Australia’s most successful tennis exports.
He was an Australian Open singles winner in 1973 and 1975, while also picking up five doubles tournament wins between 1965 and 1976.
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A young Alex de Minaur and Ash Barty pose with John Newcombe and their Newcombe Medals in 2018. Picture: Scott Barbour/Getty Images.
Each year Tennis Australia awards the Newcombe Medal to Australia’s most outstanding tennis player.
Newcombe sold his sprawling 7322 sqm estate in Sydney’s Pymble in 2008, making a stunning profit in the process.
Aussie tennis legend John Newcombe’s former estate in Pymble, NSW.
Records show he picked up the property for $200,000 back in 1992, before selling it sixteen years later for $3.2m.
In 2024, the Spanish-inspired eight-bedroom home sold again for $5.8m.
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