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).

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.
Performance | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change |
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Winner | $2,600,000 | $2,500,000 | $100,000 | 4.00% |
Runner Up | $1,300,000 | $1,250,000 | $50,000 | 4.00% |
Semifinals | $705,000 | $675,000 | $30,000 | 4.44% |
Quarterfinals | $445,000 | $425,000 | $20,000 | 4.71% |
4th Round | $278,000 | $265,000 | $13,000 | 4.91% |
3rd Round | $188,000 | $180,000 | $8,000 | 4.44% |
2nd Round | $121,000 | $115,000 | $6,000 | 5.22% |
1st Round | $80,000 | $75,000 | $5,000 | 6.67% |
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.
Performance | 2022 |
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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.
Performance | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change |
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Winner | $688,000 | $660,000 | $28,000 | 4.24% |
Runner Up | $344,000 | $330,000 | $14,000 | 4.24% |
Semifinals | $172,000 | $164,000 | $8,000 | 4.88% |
Quarterfinals | $97,500 | $93,000 | $4,500 | 4.84% |
3R | $56,400 | $54,000 | $2,400 | 4.44% |
2R | $35,800 | $34,000 | $1,800 | 5.29% |
1R | $21,300 | $20,000 | $1,300 | 6.50% |
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%.
Performance | 2022 | 2021 | $ Change | % Change |
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Winner | $163,000 | $160,000 | $3,000 | 1.88% |
Runner Up | $81,500 | $78,000 | $3,500 | 4.49% |
Semifinals | $42,000 | $40,000 | $2,000 | 5.00% |
Quarterfinals | $23,200 | $22,000 | $1,200 | 5.45% |
2R | $14,200 | $13,400 | $800 | 5.97% |
1R | $8,300 | $7,800 | $500 | 6.41% |
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 |
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2019 | $500,000 | Quarterfinals |
2018 | $266,000 | Round of 16 |
2017 | $470,000 | Quarterfinals |
2016 | N/A | N/A |
2015 | $1,600,000 | Final |
2014 | $792,500 | Semifinals |
2013 | $165,000 | Round of 16 |
2012 | $237,500 | Quarterfinals |
2011 | $450,000 | Semifinals |
2010 | $525,000 | Semifinals |
2009 | $800,000 | Final |
2008 | $1,500,000 | Winner |
2007 | $2,400,000 | Winner |
2006 | $1,200,000 | Winner |
2005 | $1,100,000 | Winner |
2004 | $1,000,000 | Winner |
2003 | $65,000 | Round of 16 |
2002* | $69,250 | Round of 16 |
2001 | $56,000 | Round of 16 |
2000* | $42,500 | Round 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.