The US Open is the final grand slam event of the 2024 tennis season, offering a significant amount of prize money to players. The competition in Flushing Meadows is set to award its largest prize pool in the history of the tournament, providing players with the opportunity to win a share of the biggest prize pool in tennis.
The prize money awarded to each finisher is determined by the USTA, with both the men’s and women’s tournaments offering the same allotment of prize money for the 128 participants. The champions on each side will receive an equal share of the winnings.
For the 2024 US Open, the tournament will offer a record $75 million in player compensation, making it the largest purse ever. Last year, the purse was $65 million, showing a significant increase in prize money.
What is the US Open purse for 2024?
The US Open is set to offer its largest purse ever for 2024, with a record $75 million in player compensation.
How much money does the US Open 2024 winner get?
The men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn $3.6 million in 2024, an increase from the previous year. The prize money has been increased across all finishing stages, with even those in the initial draw of 128 receiving more than the previous year.
Prize money breakdown for US Open 2024
Below is a breakdown of the prize money for the US Open in 2024, with doubles prize money split equally between the team of two.
Men’s and women’s singles
| Place | Prize money |
| Winner | $3,600,000 |
| Runner-up | $1,800,000 |
| Semifinalist | $1,000,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $530,000 |
| Round of 16 | $325,000 |
| Round of 32 | $215,000 |
| Round of 64 | $140,000 |
| Round of 128 | $100,000 |
Men’s and women’s doubles
| Place | Prize money |
| Winner | $750,000 |
| Runner-up | $375,000 |
| Semifinalist | $190,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $110,000 |
| Round of 16 | $63,000 |
| Round of 32 | $40,000 |
| Round of 64 | $25,000 |
Mixed doubles
| Place | Prize money |
| Winner | $200,000 |
| Runner-up | $100,000 |
| Semifinalist | $50,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $27,500 |
| Round of 16 | $16,500 |
| Round of 32 | $10,000 |
Grand slam tournament prize money breakdown
The US Open’s purse of $75 million compares favorably to other grand slam tournaments in tennis, such as the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.
Australian Open
- Total: $57 million
- Winners: $2.13 million
- Runners-Up: $1.17 million
- Semi-finalists: $669,735
- Quarter-finalists: $405,900
- First round: $81,180
French Open
- Total: $58.12 million
- Winners: $2.61 million
- Runners-up: $1.30 million
- Semi-finalists: $706,356
- Quarter-finalists: $450,981
- First round: $79,319
Wimbledon
- Total: $63.47 million
- Winners: $3.4 million
- Runners-Up: $1.77 million
- Semi-finalist: $907,625
- Quarter-finalist: $476,027
- First round: $76,164