The final Grand Slam of the year, the 2024 U.S. Open, is set to begin on Monday, promising thrilling tennis action and historic prize money.
On the men’s side, Novak Djokovic returns as the defending champion, while on the women’s side, Coco Gauff looks to defend her title. At just 19 years old, Gauff became the youngest American to win the U.S. Open since Serena Williams did in 1999, a feat that added her name to the history books.
The stakes are particularly high this year, not just for Djokovic and Gauff, who both aim to protect their 2,000 points, but also because of the record-breaking prize purse. The 2023 U.S. Open offered a total purse of $65 million, but in 2024, that figure has soared to an unprecedented $75 million, the largest in tennis history.
2024 U.S. Open Details:
- Dates: August 26 – September 8
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York City
- Field: 128 players in each singles tournament
- TV and Live Stream: ESPN and ESPN+
- Prize Pool: $75 million
Prize Money Breakdown (Men’s and Women’s Singles):
- Champion: $3.6 million
- Runner-Up: $1.8 million
- Semifinalists: $1 million
- Quarterfinalists: $530,000
- Round of 16: $325,000
- Round of 32: $215,000
- Round of 64: $140,000
- Round of 128: $100,000
After distributing a record $65 million in 2023, the 2024 U.S. Open raises the bar with a $75 million prize pool, increasing the stakes for all competitors.
Men’s Tournament Overview:
On the men’s side, 21-year-old Carlos Alcaraz is the favorite, with odds of +200 according to DraftKings Sportsbook. Alcaraz, the third seed, has played only one match since his loss in the 2024 Paris Olympic final, and he shares the same half of the draw with Jannik Sinner. Sinner, the 2024 Australian Open champion, has dominated the hard-court surface this year and arrives in New York fresh off a victory at the Cincinnati Open.
While the top half of the draw will likely see a battle between Alcaraz and Sinner, the bottom half is dominated by Novak Djokovic. At 37 years old, Djokovic is aiming for his 25th Grand Slam title and is the second favorite to win, with odds of +250.
Women’s Tournament Overview:
Coco Gauff, the defending champion, enters the tournament as the third favorite, with odds of +1100. The 20-year-old finds herself in the same half of the draw as Aryna Sabalenka, who is the favorite to win the title at +230. Sabalenka has won three of the last four hard-court Grand Slam tournaments and recently defeated top-seed Iga Swiatek and sixth-seed Jessica Pegula at the Cincinnati Open.
While Sabalenka and Gauff headline the bottom half of the draw, the top half is wide open, with several dark-horse contenders ready to make their mark.
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The 2024 U.S. Open is set to be a thrilling tournament, with record-breaking prize money and some of the best tennis players in the world competing for glory. Whether you’re rooting for the favorites or hoping for an underdog to rise, this year’s tournament is sure to deliver unforgettable moments.
