In an official announcement, the board of the US Open revealed the total prize money for the tournament, and it is an astonishing amount of money!
“The top players from the ATP and WTA Tours will be vying for the largest prize purse in the history of tennis at the 2024 US Open. This is part of the ongoing efforts by the US Open to ensure substantial winnings for all participants,” stated the organizers of the tournament, and rightfully so, considering the significant sums the players will receive.
To be precise, there will be a record-breaking prize money, the highest ever seen in tennis. The USTA has set the total prize money at $75 million, which represents a 15% increase compared to 2023.
The prize money for each round will be higher than last year. The winner and runner-up will receive $3.6 million and $1.8 million respectively, compared to $3 million and $1.5 million in 2023. Additionally, all players will be provided with $1,000 for travel expenses and two rooms in the official tournament hotels. The complete breakdown of the prize pool can be found on the official US Open website.
The ATP and WTA stars will be competing for the biggest prize fund in the history of tennis at the 2024 US Open.
Women’s and Men’s Singles Main Draws
Winner: $3,600,000 Finalist: $1,800,000 Semifinalist: $1,000,000 Quarterfinalist: $530,000 Round 4: $325,000 Round 3: $215,000 Round 2: $140,000 Round 1: $100,000
Men’s and Women’s Doubles Main Draw
Winners: $750,000 Finalists: $375,000 Semifinalists: $190,000 Quarterfinalists: $110,000 Round 3: $63,000 Round 2: $40,000 Round 1: $25,000
Qualifying Rounds
Round 3: $52,000 Round 2: $38,000 Round 1: $25,000
Mixed Doubles
Winners: $200,000 Finalists: $100,000 Semifinalists: $50,000 Quarterfinalists: $27,500 Round 2: $16,500 Round 1: $10,000
Meanwhile, it has been reported that Rafael Nadal has decided not to participate in the 2024 US Open. In a recent post, the Spanish tennis legend stated, “Hello everyone, I wanted to inform you that I have made the decision to skip this year’s US Open. It is a place where I have created incredible memories. I will miss the electrifying and special night sessions in New York City at the Arthur Ashe Stadium, but I don’t believe I would be able to give my best performance this time. Thank you.”
Hello everyone, I wanted to inform you that I have made the decision to skip this year’s US Open. It is a place where I have created incredible memories. I will miss the electrifying and special night sessions in NYC at Ashe, but I don’t believe I would be able to give my best performance this time. Thank you… pic.
Photo from US Open Instagram
