US Open Total Prize Money and Distribution Overview
The United States Tennis Association announced the 2024 US Open total prize pool at a record $75 million, a 12% increase from the previous year. The payout structure rewards all rounds, with the men's and women's singles champions each receiving $3.6 million. This baseline figure anchors the entire draw, and every round loser collects a guaranteed minimum that rises incrementally. The purse reflects the tournament's status as the highest-paying Grand Slam event, and the US Open prize money is funded through ticket sales, broadcast rights, and corporate sponsorships. The official prize money breakdown is published by the USTA on its financial disclosures page USTA Financial Reports.
Qualifying rounds also receive a share of the payout, with early losers earning a fixed daily fee and players who advance to the main draw receiving a higher match fee. The total distribution is calculated using a tiered percentage model that allocates funds across singles, doubles, and mixed doubles brackets. Prize money is paid out in US dollars and is subject to standard tax withholding for international players. The USTA publishes the complete payout table on its official US Open site US Open Financial Assistance.
Singles Champion Payout and Round-by-Round Earnings
The singles champion payout for both the men's and women's draws in 2024 stands at $3.6 million, with the runner-up earning $1.8 million. The semifinalists each receive $900,000, while quarterfinalists earn $500,000. The fourth round pays $300,000, the third round $200,000, and the second round $130,000. First-round losers collect $80,000 in the singles main draw, making the US Open one of the most lucrative events on the ATP and WTA tours. These figures are confirmed by the official US Open 2024 prize money release US Open Prize Money.
Beyond the headline champion payout, the distribution model ensures that even first-round participants earn a meaningful sum compared to other tournaments. The per-round payout is fixed across the draw, with no additional bonuses for match duration or television coverage. Players who reach the final without dropping a set do not receive extra prize money, keeping the structure transparent and predictable. The payout schedule is identical for both the men's and women's singles brackets, aligning with the Grand Slam commitment to gender equity in prize money.
Doubles and Mixed Doubles Payout Structure
The doubles payout at the US Open is structured per team, with the champions in each draw receiving $750,000 in 2024. The runner-up teams earn $375,000, and the semifinalists split $187,500 between them. The quarterfinalist teams take home $93,750, while those eliminated in the first round receive $18,000 per team. The mixed doubles champions each receive $150,000, with the runner-up pair earning $70,000. These figures are part of the standardized Grand Slam doubles payout model ATP Tour US Open Prize Money.
Doubles players also earn a match fee for participating in qualifying rounds, though the total purse is smaller than the singles bracket. The payout for