New York—The U.S. Open tennis championship has announced record-breaking winnings for this year’s tournament. Singles champions will receive an unprecedented $5.5 million, marking the highest prize ever in Grand Slam tennis history.
The total compensation for the final major tournament of the year will reach $108 million, reflecting a 20% increase from the previous year and a 44% rise since 2024. These financial advancements were detailed by the U.S. Tennis Association.
Players who qualify for the 128-player singles main draw will earn $140,000, setting a historic high in tennis. A quarterfinalist stands to gain $780,000, while a semifinalist will earn $1.45 million. The runner-up will receive $2.8 million. This represents an increase from last year’s champions, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, who each won $5 million, while the total player compensation was $90 million.
Winning teams in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles events will share $1 million. The runner-up teams will receive $500,000. The wheelchair singles champions will earn $104,000.
In addition to prize money, the USTA announced a player support initiative. An initial commitment of $2 million, divided equally between men’s and women’s players, will be allocated to provide benefits and enhancements to existing pension funds.
USTA CEO Craig Tiley emphasized the importance of this financial commitment to players at all levels. He described it as a crucial step in a multiyear investment, aimed at making the U.S. Open the most lucrative opportunity for players and an influential platform in tennis for athletes, fans, and partners.
This program will be crafted with the guidance of the Grand Slam Player Council, which was established to accommodate players seeking increased involvement and revenue from the major tournaments.
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