The final Grand Slam of the season is traditionally known as the richest tennis tournament in the world. The US Open raises the bar year after year when it comes to financial rewards for players, and the 2026 edition has broken all previous boundaries.
Organizers at Flushing Meadows have once again secured record budgets covering all participants – from those fighting in the first round of qualifying to the champions themselves.
Total Prize Money for 2026
The total prize money (Total Player Compensation) for the US Open 2026 is an incredible $108,000,000. The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center has provided a massive increase compared to previous seasons, with a special focus on players who are eliminated in the earlier stages of the tournament to help them cover the rising costs of the tour. A special fund has also been provided for wheelchair competitors amounting to over $2.3 million.
Prize Money Breakdown by Round (Men’s and Women’s Singles)
The US Open practices full equality, so male and female tennis players in singles earn identical amounts. Here is exactly how much money each round brings (per player):
- Winner: $5,500,000
- Runner-Up: $2,800,000
- Semifinalists: $1,450,000
- Quarterfinalists: $780,000
- Round of 16: $480,000
- Round of 32: $290,000
- Round of 64: $190,000
- Round of 128 (1st Round): $190,000
Earnings in Qualifying
Given that the qualifiers are well underway, it is important to note that even players who fail to reach the main draw take home serious checks. If you missed it, you can view the complete qualifying draw on our main hub.
- Qual – Round of 32 (Q3): $66,000
- Qual – Round of 64 (Q2): $48,000
- Qual – Round of 128 (Q1): $32,000
Doubles and Mixed Doubles (Per Team)
Doubles competitions also bring excellent earnings. The amounts in doubles and mixed doubles are split between the two players on the team:
- Winners (Men’s and Women’s Doubles): $1,000,000
- Winners (Mixed Doubles): $1,000,000
- Runners-Up (All Doubles): $500,000
- Semifinalists (All Doubles): $250,000
- Quarterfinalists (All Doubles): $125,000 ($120,000 for Mixed Doubles)
