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2026 US Open prize money, payouts: Winners to take home record $5.5 million as overall purse increases 20%
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In Short: The 2026 US Open is set for a record-breaking finale, with Aryna Sabalenka facing Iga Świątek in the women's final and Alexander Zverev against Taylor Fritz in the men's final. The tournament's total prize pool has increased by 20%, with winners taking home a record $5.5 million.
Prize money for the 2026 US Open has reached unprecedented levels, with the total purse increasing by 20% to $108 million. This year, the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions will each receive a record $5.5 million, breaking another record in tennis history. The final grand slam of the season is nearing its conclusion in Flushing, New York, where players will vie for the title and their share of the record-setting purse.
Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to become the third woman in the Open era to win the US Open singles title three years in a row, faces Iga Świątek in the women's final. The Belarusian has been in excellent form, having beaten Świątek in the Australian Open this year. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev will face Taylor Fritz in the men's final, with both players having made it to the semifinals this year.
Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison secured their second Grand Slam title together by winning the men's doubles final, defeating their opponents without dropping a set. The victory adds to their Australian Open triumph in January, and Skupski expressed his joy, saying, 'Losing twice and having championship points in the final last year was a tough part of my career, but it's amazing what a year does in tennis.
The 2026 US Open champions will bring home more than a trophy, with the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions taking home a record $5.5 million. Every player that makes it into the 128-player singles draw will earn a minimum of $140,000, also a record for a tennis event.
What's confirmed
- Prize money for the 2026 US Open has reached unprecedented levels, with the total purse increasing by 20% to $108 million. This year, the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions will each receive a record $5.5 million, breaking another record in tennis history. The final grand slam of the season is nearing its conclusion in Flushing, New York, where players will vie for the title and their share of the record-setting purse.
- Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to become the third woman in the Open era to win the US Open singles title three years in a row, faces Iga Świątek in the women's final. The Belarusian has been in excellent form, having beaten Świątek in the Australian Open this year. Meanwhile, Alexander Zverev will face Taylor Fritz in the men's final, with both players having made it to the semifinals this year.
- Neal Skupski and Christian Harrison secured their second Grand Slam title together by winning the men's doubles final, defeating their opponents without dropping a set. The victory adds to their Australian Open triumph in January, and Skupski expressed his joy, saying, 'Losing twice and having championship points in the final last year was a tough part of my career, but it's amazing what a year does in tennis.
- The 2026 US Open champions will bring home more than a trophy, with the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions taking home a record $5.5 million. Every player that makes it into the 128-player singles draw will earn a minimum of $140,000, also a record for a tennis event.
What's still developing
- Aryna Sabalenka is aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams (2012-14) Aryna Sabalenka was fully aware she would have to win the US Open to stand any chance of stopping Elena Rybakina overtaking her as world number one.
- However, not only was the 2022 Wimbledon champion able to play, but she cruised through her opening four matches thanks to a huge service game which rarely allowed opponents to get into points.
- The pair contesting the US Open final means they will close the Grand Slam season as they began it in the Australian Open's showpiece match.
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- Skupski had suffered a heartbreaking defeat in last year's US Open final, missing three championship points when he reached the showpiece alongside fellow Briton Joe Salisbury.