Eye-watering sum Tom Brady demands to appear at Australian Open

The NFL legend is heading to Melbourne for a speaking engagement while the Australian Open is on but brands have been told they will have to fork out a huge amount if they want him to come to the tennis.

Tom Brady is asking for an insane amount to appear courtside at the Australian Open. Picture: Getty Images

NFL legend Tom Brady is soon to visit Melbourne for an event at Crown.

Considered the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time) quarterback, Brady’s January 27 commitment coincides with the finals of the Australian Open.

One savvy PR agency has inquired about hosting him courtside and they got an eye-watering response: $US200,000 to $300,000 ($305,000 to $458,000) per hour was the figure relayed.

The ex-husband of supermodel Gisele Bundchen is one of the greatest sportsmen alive, and that sure is the greatest fee we’ve heard of for a tennis appearance.

Brady is often seen courtside at the US Open in New York. We hear he doesn’t get paid to attend his home grand slam.

Most celebrities who rock up to the Australian Open aren’t paid a fee but they are given complimentary seats, food, transfers and sometimes clothing, depending on the sponsor.

Brady’s events promise to share insights from his career in sports and business.

Tickets range from bronze, silver and gold to photo opportunity and touchdown – which includes

a photo opportunity with Brady, a copy of his book, and a signed piece of memorabilia.

Luckily for Brady fans, tickets are still available for just $149 for his noon In Conversation event at Crown on January 27.

One PR, who didn’t want to be named, said Brady was worth every cent if a brand was willing to pay for his attendance at the Australian Open.

“He is the greatest NFL player, perhaps one of the greatest athletes of all time, so a fee such as that isn’t too outrageous,’’ they said.

“Most big stars expect something for what their name brings. We pay for international stars to come out to the Melbourne Cup, this is no different. And for a multimillion company, it’s

not unreasonable.”