It’s an exciting time to be a star at the 2024 U.S. Open.
Players on both the ATP and WTA tours will be competing for the largest purse in tennis history at the Grand Slam in New York this year.
Last year, players and fans celebrated 50 years of equal prize money for men and women at the U.S. Open thanks to the endless efforts of Billie Jean King. But this year, players will reap more rewards than ever in each round of the tournament — win or lose.
With the 2024 U.S. Open slated to begin on Aug. 26, here’s how much winners will earn per round:
This year’s U.S. Open will offer a total of $75 million in player compensation, with the sum representing a 15% increase from the 2023 tournament.
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The men’s and women’s singles champions each get to take home $3.6 million.
The singles champions will see a 20% bump from $3 million to $3.6 million at this year’s tournament.
Here is a round-by-round breakdown of the 2024 U.S. Open prize money:
Main Draw Singles (men’s and women’s)
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Main Draw Doubles (per team)
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