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The Australian Open will award $905,000 to the men's and women's champions next year, up from about $865,000 this year. Tennis Australia also said Tuesday the men's final for the Jan. 16-29 tournament at Melbourne Park will again be held on Sunday night. Officials will add a night session to the middle Sunday for the first time.

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