The world's best tennis players are in New York City for the year's final Grand Slam, the 2024 US Open.
The record-breaking $75 million purse of the 2024 US Open, up $10 million from 2023, adds to the excitement.
Players are battling for reputation and a portion of the richest prize pool in tennis history, and the stakes have never been higher. Statista reports a 15% increase in the 2024 US Open prize money pool from 2023.
Other athletes, like Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka, want the title after defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff missed the finals. How much will the winners and other participants take home from the historic event this year? Learn how much US Open winners and participants get.
In 2024, the US Open will maintain its 51-year record of equitable compensation. The men's and women's singles champions will get $3.6 million each, quadruple the runner-ups' $1.8 million.
The prize money goes beyond singles winners. Even those who reach the main draw first round will earn six figures. Here are singles players' earnings at key stages of the 2024 US Open:
First round: $100,000 Second round: $140,000 Third round: $215,000 Round 16: $325,000 Quarterfinals: $530,000 Semis: $1,000,000
Runner-up: $1,800,000. Winner: $3,600,000 Doubles teams also want big prizes. Men's and women's doubles champions receive $750,000 each, while mixed doubles champions receive $200,000.