US Open Tennis Prize Money

In 2022, the prize fund for the US Open Tennis Tournament totaled over $60 million dollars which is greater than the $57,462,000 that was awarded to players for the 2021 tournament in New York.

The winners of the Men’s and Women’s Singles Titles in 2022 won $2.6 million dollars each (2021: $2.5 million) with players who finish in 2nd place receiving $1.3 million dollars each (2021: $1.25 million).

Below you will find tables detailing a breakdown of the prize money awarded to players in the Singles and Doubles events at the last two US Opens (2022 and 2021).

US Open Tennis Prize Money

Men’s and Women’s Singles

Prize Money for the 2022 US Open has increased by between 4% and 7% at all levels when compared with the 2021 singles tournament.

Performance20222021$ Change% Change
Winner$2,600,000$2,500,000$100,0004.00%
Runner Up$1,300,000$1,250,000$50,0004.00%
Semifinals$705,000$675,000$30,0004.44%
Quarterfinals$445,000$425,000$20,0004.71%
4th Round$278,000$265,000$13,0004.91%
3rd Round$188,000$180,000$8,0004.44%
2nd Round$121,000$115,000$6,0005.22%
1st Round$80,000$75,000$5,0006.67%

Men’s and Women’s Singles Qualifying

Players losing in the first round of qualifying will receive $21,100, with players losing in the second round receiving $33,600, and players losing in the third round of qualifying receiving $44,000.

Performance2022
Q3$44,000
Q2$33,600
Q1$21,100

Men’s and Women’s Doubles

The prize fund for the Men’s and Women’s Doubles tournaments in 2022 increased by between 4% and 7% with the winning teams in 2022 receiving $688,000.

Performance20222021$ Change% Change
Winner$688,000$660,000$28,0004.24%
Runner Up$344,000$330,000$14,0004.24%
Semifinals$172,000$164,000$8,0004.88%
Quarterfinals$97,500$93,000$4,5004.84%
3R$56,400$54,000$2,4004.44%
2R$35,800$34,000$1,8005.29%
1R$21,300$20,000$1,3006.50%

Mixed Doubles

Similar to the singles and doubles events, the prize fund for the 2022 mixed doubles competition increased by between 1.5% and 6.5%.

Performance20222021$ Change% Change
Winner$163,000$160,000$3,0001.88%
Runner Up$81,500$78,000$3,5004.49%
Semifinals$42,000$40,000$2,0005.00%
Quarterfinals$23,200$22,000$1,2005.45%
2R$14,200$13,400$8005.97%
1R$8,300$7,800$5006.41%

How Much Money did Roger Federer win in New York?

Roger Federer has played 19 times in New York where he has won a total of $13,238,750 (See the breakdown by year below).

Year$Performance
2019$500,000Quarterfinals
2018$266,000Round of 16
2017$470,000Quarterfinals
2016N/AN/A
2015$1,600,000Final
2014$792,500Semifinals
2013$165,000Round of 16
2012$237,500Quarterfinals
2011$450,000Semifinals
2010$525,000Semifinals
2009$800,000Final
2008$1,500,000Winner
2007$2,400,000Winner
2006$1,200,000Winner
2005$1,100,000Winner
2004$1,000,000Winner
2003$65,000Round of 16
2002*$69,250Round of 16
2001$56,000Round of 16
2000*$42,500Round of 32
Total$13,238,750

*Includes amounts won in men’s doubles events in 2000 and 2002.

FAQ

What do you receive for winning US Open Tennis Grand Slam?

The Winners of the singles events won $2,600,000. The Winners of the doubles events won $688,000 while the winners of the mixed doubles won $163,000.

Does the US Open pay equal Prize Money to Men and Women?

Yes, they have paid equal money for the women’s and men’s events since 1973.

Are junior US Open players paid anything?

No, like all junior tournaments, junior players are not paid anything.