US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%
Summary
The US Open tennis tournament will pay its singles winners $5.5 million, the highest prize in grand slam history. Total prize money has increased to $108 million, up 20% from last year, with higher earnings for players at all stages of the event.Key Facts
- The singles champions at the US Open will each receive $5.5 million.
- Total prize money for the tournament is $108 million, a 20% increase from last year.
- Players who make it into the 128-player singles main draw will earn $140,000 each.
- Quarter-finalists will earn $780,000, semi-finalists $1.45 million, and the runner-up $2.8 million.
- Prize money for US Open singles winners increased from $5 million in the previous year.
- Winners of men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles will share $1 million, with runner-ups earning $500,000.
- Wheelchair singles champions will receive $104,000.
- A new player support program will start with $2 million to help male and female players, adding to pension funds and other benefits.
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