Home · Sports · Sep 12 archive
2026 US Open prize money, payouts: Winners to take home record $5.5 million as overall purse increases 20%
Confirmed
In Short: The 2026 US Open is set to conclude with a record-breaking purse, as Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina prepare to face each other in the final.
Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams, is set to face Elena Rybakina in the final. Sabalenka, who has beaten Rybakina in Indian Wells and Miami this year, is now in a position to end the season on a high.
The final grand slam of the 2026 tennis season is nearing its conclusion in Flushing, New York, where the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions will each receive a record $5.5 million. Last year's winners, Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, took home $5 million, but this year's champions will earn more than a trophy.
The purse for the 2026 US Open is $18 million larger than the 2025 payout, breaking another record in tennis history. Every player that makes it into the 128-player singles draw will earn a minimum of $140,000, which is also a record for a tennis event.
In the doubles competitions, the winning teams in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles will each split $1 million prizes as a team, with the runners-up earning $500,000. The most notable payouts are for the singles champions, who will each receive a record $5.5 million.
What's confirmed
- Aryna Sabalenka, aiming to become the first woman to win three consecutive US Open singles titles since Serena Williams, is set to face Elena Rybakina in the final. Sabalenka, who has beaten Rybakina in Indian Wells and Miami this year, is now in a position to end the season on a high.
- The final grand slam of the 2026 tennis season is nearing its conclusion in Flushing, New York, where the winners of the men's and women's singles competitions will each receive a record $5.5 million. Last year's winners, Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz, took home $5 million, but this year's champions will earn more than a trophy.
- The purse for the 2026 US Open is $18 million larger than the 2025 payout, breaking another record in tennis history. Every player that makes it into the 128-player singles draw will earn a minimum of $140,000, which is also a record for a tennis event.
- In the doubles competitions, the winning teams in the men's, women's, and mixed doubles will each split $1 million prizes as a team, with the runners-up earning $500,000. The most notable payouts are for the singles champions, who will each receive a record $5.5 million.
What's still developing
- 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.
- American Shelton to face Zverev in US Open final Townsend & Siniakova complete career Slam in New York Get tennis news sent straight to your phone Premier League: Tottenham and Everton pushing for late winner in final 10 minutes Solheim Cup: Europe and US locked at 8-8 heading into Sunday's singles - reaction Frustrated Liverpool held as Fulham pick up first point Puzzle lovers: All episodes of Ludwig are available now on iPlayer Is streaming really stealing the big screen’s spotlight?
- Having also beaten the Belarusian to win this year's Australian Open title, Rybakina now has the opportunity to inflict further damage.
- Open has increased its total prize pool by 20% for 2026, with $108 million up for grabs across all competitions.
- 11 Frances Tiafoe, who made it to his second US Open semifinal this year, Karen Khachanov, Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff all earned $1.45 million for their appearances in the semifinals.