The US Open keeps raising the bar when it comes to player compensation and the US Open 2024 sets yet another record of a total of $75 million in prize money for the players. This Grand Slam event on hard with a reputation for its splendor now has set the higher mark for the highest-ever first-round prize money.
First-Round Prize Money
For the first time ever, players reaching the first round of the main draw will walk away with $100,000, a quantum leap from $58,000 such a round would have been accorded five years ago. This is an increase of 72 percent, trying to show that the US Open raises the pegs in terms of supporting the players from the get-go up to every segment of the competition.
Those who reach the final round of qualifying but fail to make the main draw will also experience a massive rise in pay. Players in this category will leave with $52,000 in 2024, up from $32,000 in 2019—a 63 percent increase. This increment of pay comes as proof of appreciation for work laid down to make it to the main stage.
Singles Champions
For those who go all the way, the rewards are even more staggering. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will each take home $3.6 million, 20% more than in the previous year. A significant amount will also be on offer for the singles finalists, with the second-best finisher pocketing $1.8 million in prize money.
Doubles Prize Money
Even the prize money for doubles teams was not left out. The men’s and the women’s doubles championship teams will keep $750,000 per team, which resulted in a nine percent boost in overall prize money for the doubles events.
Event Details
The 2024 US Open is due to be held from August 26 through September 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York. The players will fight not only for the most prestigious title but also some of the biggest rewards in the history of tennis.
Men’s & Women’s Singles Prize Money
| Result | Prize Money |
| Champion | $3,600,000 |
| Finalist | $1,800,000 |
| SF | $1,000,000 |
| QF | $530,000 |
| R4 | $325,000 |
| R3 | $215,000 |
| R2 | $140,000 |
| R1 | $100,000 |
Men’s & Women’s Doubles Prize Money
| Result | Prize Money (per pair) |
| Champion | $750,000 |
| Finalist | $375,000 |
| SF | $190,000 |
| QF | $110,000 |
| R3 | $63,000 |
| R2 | $40,000 |
| R1 | $25,000 |
Men’s & Women’s Singles Qualifying Prize Money
| Result | Prize Money |
| R3 | $52,000 |
| R2 | $38,000 |
| R1 | $25,000 |
Mixed Doubles Prize Money
| Result | Prize Money (per pair) |
| Champion | $200,000 |
| Finalist | $100,000 |
| SF | $50,000 |
| QF | $27,500 |
| R2 | $16,500 |
| R1 | $10,000 |
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Atharva Shetye
