The 2024 US Open is set to make history with its largest prize pool ever, totaling $75 million in player compensation. This surpasses last year’s record of $65 million. The men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $3.6 million, a significant increase from 2023’s $3 million.
The prize money has been boosted across all finishing stages, with the runner-up earning $300,000 more than last year, semifinalists receiving $225,000 more, and even participants in the initial 128-player draw getting $8,500 more.
Doubles teams will also benefit from a 9% increase, with championship teams claiming $750,000, split equally between the two players.
Here’s the full breakdown of the US Open 2024 prize money:
– Singles champions: $3.6 million each
– Runner-up: $1.8 million
– Semifinalists: $925,000
– Quarterfinalists: $475,000
– Round of 16: $293,000
– Round of 32: $173,000
– Round of 64: $113,000
– Round of 128: $81,500
Doubles championship teams: $750,000 (split equally between two players)
This record-breaking purse solidifies the US Open’s position as one of the most lucrative tennis tournaments in the world.
