The US Open, the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the year, is set to offer a record-breaking $75 million in compensation to players, a significant increase of 15% from the previous year. This substantial purse surpasses the prize money offered by other major tennis championships, including Wimbledon, the French Open, and the Australian Open.
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will each receive a staggering $3.6 million, a 20% increase from last year’s $3 million. However, this amount still falls short of the pre-pandemic payout of $3.85 million awarded to the 2019 champions.
The total compensation includes expenses for players, and every round of the main draw and qualifying has seen an increase. First-round losers in the 128-person brackets for women’s and men’s singles will receive $100,000 each, a significant jump from $81,500 in 2023 and $58,000 in 2019.
Doubles champions will also benefit from the increased prize money, with each team receiving $750,000, up from $700,000 last year.
The US Open’s commitment to player compensation reflects the tournament’s status as one of the most prestigious and lucrative events in tennis. The increased prize money is expected to attract top players and enhance the overall quality of the competition.
Play in the main draws for singles begins on August 26 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and concludes with the women’s final on September 7 and the men’s final on September 8.
