The most awaited time of the year has arrived. Top-ranked players from all across the globe have reached New York to be a part of the highest-paying grand slam of the season. While it is a series of tussles for remarkable numbers and immense glory, the USTA has doubled up the excitement by revealing a commendable prize pool. Here’s a detailed guide to the US Open 2024 prize money breakdown, ranking points distribution, and more.

US Open 2024: Prize Money Breakdown

Singles

This year’s US Open is setting new records for player compensation as it is set to offer a total of $75 million in prize money. Players who make it to the first round of the main draw will earn $100,000 for the first time, which is a notable increase from just five years ago. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has also boosted prize money across all stages of the tournament, with the men’s and women’s singles champions each taking home $3.6 million.

Here’s a breakdown of the prize money for this year’s US Open:

Doubles

Here’s the prize money breakdown for the Men’s and Women’s Doubles at the 2024 US Open:

Winner’s paycheck

The prize money at the US Open 2024 has seen a remarkable increase compared to last year and other major tournaments. Back in 2023, the US Open offered $3 million to the singles champions, which Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff took home. This year, the event boosted the prize to $3.6 million for the winners, a number slightly higher than what Carlos Alcaraz bagged at Wimbledon ($3,427,396).

The 2024 French Open offered $2,563,788 to its champions, which was remarkably lower than the US Open. The runner-up at the US Open is also set to receive $1.8 million, which is a larger amount compared to the $1.5 million from the previous year and $1,281,786 at the French Open. The increase in prize money at the US Open sets its position as one of the most lucrative tennis tournaments in the world.

Other benefits at the US Open 2024

The top three slots are currently in a heavy line of competition in both ATP, as well as WTA. Jannik Sinner currently holds the topmost position with a total of 9360 points. This poses a wide yet achievable gap for Novak Djokovic who holds the second position with 7460 points, slightly ahead of Carlos Alcaraz’s 7360.

Iga Swiatek on the other side, holds the first position in the WTA rankings with 10695 points. This is evidently higher than that of Aryna Sabalenka who currently looks to revive her form with 8016 points in her bucket. Coco Gauff, the former US Open champion, sits in the third position with 6743 points.

With each one of them looking forward to chasing their successors, the US Open could be the perfect stage to do so. Here’s a breakdown of the ranking points offered at the 2024 US Open in the singles main draw:

Going into the US Open, both ATP and WTA stars will not only be focused on enhancing their positions but will also be aiming to bag massive amounts of prize money at stake. Stay tuned for regular updates!