The 2024 US Open Has the Biggest Prize Pool in Tennis History — Here's How Much Money the Winners Will Make

Mar. 15, 2025

Novak Djokovic holds the trophy after winning the US Open in 2023.Photo:ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

The 2024 US Open has officially begun, with the world’s top tennis players in New York City to compete for the year’s final Grand Slam title.

While defending champions Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, didn’t make it to the finals this year, other athletes — including Jessica Pegula and Aryna Sabalenka — have their eyes on the top prize. But how much will the winners and other participants take home from the historic event this year? Here’s everything to know about how much the US Open winners and participants take home in monetary gains.

How much will the 2024 US Open winner earn?

Coco Gauff after winning the US Open in 2024.Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty

Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty

For the 51st year, the US Open will continue its tradition of equal pay for men and women in 2024. The men’s and women’s singles champions will earn $3.6 million each, double the amount awarded to the runner-ups, who will receive $1.8 million each.

How much will other 2024 US Open participants make?

Alexander Zverev during the Men’s Singles Fourth Round match at the 2023 US Open.Al Bello/Getty

Al Bello/Getty

The prize money extends far beyond the winners for the singles events. Even those who only advance to the first round of the main draw will pocket six figures. Here’s a breakdown of the earnings for singles players at various stages of the 2024 US Open:

Doubles teams are also vying for significant rewards. The champions in both men’s and women’s doubles will take home $750,000 per team, while the mixed doubles champions will earn $200,000. The prize distribution ensures that even those exiting in earlier rounds will see financial compensation. While the champions will enjoy a lion’s share of the prize money, the 2024 US Open ensures that all participants are rewarded for their efforts. Here’s a breakdown of the prize money across different categories and rounds:

Doubles (per team):

Mixed Doubles (per team):

How much have US Open winners won in years past?

Juan Martin Del Potro from Argentina kisses his trophy after beating Roger Federer during the 2009 US Open final.EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty

EMMANUEL DUNAND/AFP via Getty

The prize money at the US Open has seen considerable growth over the years. The US Open’s prize pool has expanded dramatically and more than tripled since 2010, increased fivefold since 2000 and nearly 20-fold since 1990, per Statista.

In 2023, the singles champions took home $3 million each, while the runner-ups received $1.5 million. This year’s increase to $3.6 million for the winners and $1.8 million for the runners-up marks a significant jump.

What tennis tournament has the highest payout?

Ons Jabeur of Tunisia in action against Iga Swiatek of Poland during the 2022 US Open.Tim Clayton/Corbis via Getty

Thanks to the US Open’s $75 million purse in 2024, the New York tournament currently holds the title for the highest payout in tennis. The other Grand Slam tournaments — Wimbledon, the French Open and the Australian Open — offer substantial prize money as well, but none have reached the US Open’s level this year.

Wimbledon, traditionally seen as the most prestigious tournament, offers a total prize pool of around $56 million (50 million GBP), while the French Open and Australian Open both hover around $50 million.

However, none of the tournaments have matched the 15% increase in the US Open’s purse this year, solidifying its current position at the top of the financial rankings in tennis.

source: people.com