US Open Prize Money Breakdown: How Much Will Players Earn in 2026?
Both ATP and WTA players will rejoice the latest US Open prize money pool announcement.
Even before the US Open gets underway on August 30, the tournament has already broken prize money records. The USTA has announced a 20% increase in the overall prize money pool, taking it from $90 million in 2025 to a record $108 million this year.
The increase means players across the draw will benefit from significantly bigger paydays, with the tournament once again establishing itself as the highest-paying Grand Slam in tennis.
Every player who makes it into the 128-player singles draw will receive at least $140,000, the largest first-round prize in tennis history. The runners-up will take home $2.8 million, while the semifinalists will earn $1.45 million and the quarterfinalists will receive $780,000.
How Much Will the US Open Champions Earn?
The biggest increase comes at the top of the draw. Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will earn $5.5 million, up from the $5 million that Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka received after winning the titles last year.
That makes the US Open the highest-paying Grand Slam for its singles champions. Wimbledon follows with $4.9 million, while the French Open champions receive $3.3 million and the Australian Open winners earn $2.9 million.
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With the increase in prize money, the 2026 US Open has once again strengthened its position as the most lucrative Grand Slam event for singles champions.
US Open Doubles and Wheelchair Prize Money
The increased prize pool also extends to the doubles competitions. The winners of the men’s, women’s, and mixed-doubles events will split $1 million each, while the runners-up will receive $500,000.
The tournament has also increased its commitment to wheelchair tennis, with the singles champions set to receive $104,000.
USTA Announces $2 Million Player Support Program
The USTA’s announcement goes beyond tournament prize money. The organization has also introduced a $2 million player support program, which will be split equally between men’s and women’s players.
The program will be used to complement existing pension funds, giving players additional financial support beyond their tournament earnings.
With the record $108 million prize pool and the new player-support initiative, the 2026 US Open is set to deliver its biggest financial package yet when the tournament begins on August 30.