Australian Open organisers have moved to stave off the threat of a strike by leading male players by offering a record prize pot for the opening grand slam event of the 2013 season.
There were reports in August suggesting the tournament could be boycotted in a protest by players who believe they should be a given a higher percentage of tournament revenues. The issue, which was addressed at a players' meeting in Melbourne before last year's event, is centred around prize money for those who lose in the early rounds, having incurred travel costs to Australia.
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