US Open singles champion set to win record amount in 2024

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US Open singles champion set to win record amount in 2024

The US Open tennis tournament gets underway in New York on Monday—and in many ways, the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year, is the biggest.

Wimbledon may be more well-known—and perhaps even more prestigious to some fans—but when it comes to pocketing cash for the most prestigious winners, Queens is the place to be.

The US Open has the highest individual prize money of all four Grand Slams this year. Players will compete for a share of a total prize pool of $75 million. That’s 15% more than last year. Who earns how much, and how does it compare to other Grand Slams? Here’s how it works.

When is the US Open?

The US Open will begin on August 26 and run through September 8.

How much do the US Open men’s and women’s champions earn?

Both the men’s and women’s champions will pocket $3.6 million this year, up 20% from last year. Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are the defending champions. The runners-up will receive $1.8 million.

However, all players who advance to the higher rounds will see bigger rewards. Reaching the first round of the Main Draw will be paid $100,000 for the first time, a 23% increase over the 2023 amount. Semifinalists will walk away with $1 million, while quarterfinalists will earn $530,000.

How much do US Open doubles champions earn?

The men’s and women’s doubles champions will receive $750,000, split equally between the teams. A 7% increase from 2023.

How much does the US Open mixed doubles champion earn?

The mixed doubles champions drew (relatively) less, receiving $200,000. However, that was 17% more than they earned a year ago.

How does the US Open prize money compare to other Grand Slam tournaments?

The amount varies by tournament. Here’s how much money winners have received at other Grand Slam tournaments this year. All amounts are in US dollars.