Although a record-setting $57.5 million will be awarded to participants in the 2021 U.S. Open tennis tournament, the men’s and women’s singles champions will take home $2.5 million each, which is $500,000 less than 2020 and a $1.35 million decrease from two years ago, as the United States Tennis Association aims to put …
Moreover, how much money do you win for winning U.S. Open?
The winner will take home $2.5 million. It’s not about money for the unlikely U.S. Open finalists Leylah Fernandez and Emma Raducanu. But the money certainly won’t hurt. Before the tournament, Fernandez had earned $786,772 in official prize money during her short career.
Secondly, how much money does Serena Williams have?
#98 Serena Williams
The goal of impact investing is to create social or environmental impact, plus financial returns. The tennis star has nearly 20 corporate partners, and her $94 million in career prize money is twice as much as any other female athlete has made.
How much does it cost to enter the US Open?
The entry fee is $200 (as of 2019). Entry forms are posted when they become available each year on the USGA website: Go to usga.org.
Do doubles players split prize money?
The men’s and women’s doubles champions will each split a cheque for $660,000, up 65%, vs 2020. In addition to the main draw prize money, the USTA has apportioned nearly $6 million towards the qualifying draw, an increase of 66% compared to when qualifying was last held in 2019.