Forget diamonds or a sports car, Maddison Inglis’s plans for her “life-changing” $480,000 Australian Open prize-money include buying a new blue toaster and maybe even a matching kettle.

Inglis was the last Australian remaining in the women’s draw before falling to world No.2 Iga Swiatek 6-0 6-3 on Monday night.

She raised her arms in triumph, celebrating with the Rod Laver Arena crowd when she finally got on the scoreboard, breaking Swiatek to take a 1-0 lead in the second set.

“It’s not every day you get to play on Rod Laver, so I was, like, let’s get the crowd involved and just kind of enjoy it,” the West Australian said.

“I could go the other way and just mope around like I lost the first 6-0, but yeah, I just wanted to enjoy it and try and keep the spirits up.”

Making her way through qualifying all the way to the fourth round of a major for the first time had left Inglis proud, although disappointed she didn’t make a closer contest with the powerhouse Pole.

“I thought I did my absolute best out there and I gave it everything,” the 28-year-old said.

“So I am disappointed, but also proud of that.

“Even though today didn’t go like I had planned, it was an incredible two weeks – pretty life-changing for me with the best result of my career.

“I’m looking forward to taking it into the rest of the year.”

Maddison Inglis had an ‘incredible’ run at the Australian Open. Photo: AAP

The prize-money for her fourth round Open exit gives a massive boost to her career coffers of around $2 million.

But Inglis, who is engaged to fellow Australian professional Jason Kubler, doesn’t have major plans to splash her cash.

“It’s a lot of money, it’s pretty cool, and I’ll definitely use a lot of it to invest back into my tennis and have some people on the road with me to support me and make some weeks a bit easier with family or friends, because it’s a long year.

“I love shopping, so I’m sure I’ll buy something nice.

“I’ve wanted a Smeg toaster for so long so I think that’s going to be my treat, and maybe the kettle, too.”

Inglis is set for a huge rankings surge, up to 113 from 168, which gives her more tournament options.

While she’s entered some upcoming tournaments in Brisbane, the Open run may force a rethink of those plans.

“I’m pretty tired at the moment as it’s been a big couple of weeks, mentally and physically and I’ve got a couple niggles,” the Gold Coast resident said,

“But I think with the points that come on, maybe my schedule will change a little bit.

“I hadn’t really thought about Indian Wells and Miami, but maybe now I might be in them, which is really cool.

“That jump from 113 to 100 is still a long way but I’ll keep going.

“I’ll have a little break now, but I’m keen to get back into it and keep rising.”

-AAP