US Open 2024 Prize Money Breakdown: How Much Do Winners & Runners Up Take Home?

The 2024 U.S. Open, the final Grand Slam of the year, promises not only thrilling tennis action but also substantial financial rewards for its participants right from the first round to the final.

Scheduled to run from August 26 to September 8, this year's US Open Grand Slam tennis tournament has set a new record for prize money, reflecting a 15% increase from 2023.

With a total prize pool of $75 million, the US Open offers a significant boost in earnings for players across all stages of the competition. Here is all you need to know about the US Open 2024 prize money:

Record-Breaking Prize Fund

For the first time in its history, the U.S. Open's prize fund has reached an unprecedented $75 million. This represents a 15.38% increase from the $65 million awarded in 2023. This substantial rise in the prize money underscores the tournament's commitment to rewarding its participants more generously.

US Open 2024 Men's & Women's Singles Prize Money

In the singles draw, players will see notable increases in their earnings compared to last year. The prize money structure for both the men's and women's singles events is as follows:

First Round: $100,000 (22.70% increase from 2023)
Second Round: $140,000
Third Round: $215,000
Round of 16: $325,000
Quarter-Finals: $530,000
Semi-Finals: $1 million
Runner-Up: $1.8 million
Champion: $3.6 million (20% increase from 2023)

In 2023, the singles champions, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, each earned $3 million. This year, the champions will receive a 20% boost to $3.6 million, marking a significant increase in their winnings.

US Open 2024 Men's & Women's Doubles Prize Money

The prize money for the men's and women's doubles events has also seen a notable increase with the champions taking home USD 750,000 and the runners up earning USD 375,000. Here is the complete breakdown:

First Round: $25,000
Round of 32: $40,000
Round of 16: $63,000
Quarter-Finals: $110,000
Semi-Finals: $190,000
Runners-Up: $375,000
Champions: $750,000

US Open 2024 Mixed Doubles Prize Money

The champions of the mixed doubles event at the US Open will take home USD 200,000, while the runners up will pocket USD 100,000. The mixed doubles competition offers the following prize money:

First Round: $10,000
Round of 16: $16,500
Quarter-Finals: $27,500
Semi-Finals: $50,000
Runners-Up: $100,000
Champions: $200,000

Comparison US Open 2024 Prize Money with Other Grand Slams

The prize money at the US Open for 2024 stands as the highest among the Grand Slam tournaments. For comparison, the 2024 Australian Open champions received AUD 3.15 million each (approximately $2.08 million), the French Open champions took home 2.4 million euros each (around $2.66 million), and the Wimbledon champions earned 2.7 million pounds each (about $3.51 million).

The U.S. Open's winner's prize of $3.6 million highlights its position as the most lucrative among the major tennis tournaments. The significant increase in prize money for the 2024 U.S. Open not only highlights the tournament's growth but also emphasizes the rewards for excellence in tennis.

As the final Grand Slam of the year approaches, players will be motivated by the prospect of substantial financial gains, further adding to the excitement and prestige of the event.