Alexander Zverev and Ben Shelton are set to face off in the US Open final Sunday, when Zverev will aim to win his second Grand Slam title and Shelton will seek his first major trophy. The 29-year-old Zverev holds a 1-4 record in major finals, while Shelton will compete in the championship match at this stage for the first time in his career.
Sunday’s champion will also depart New York with a hefty payday. The winner will earn $5,500,000, while the runner-up will claim $2,800,000. Look below for a full prize-money breakdown of the singles field at the season’s final major.
2026 US Open Singles Prize Money (Men & Women)
| Round | Prize Money |
| Champion | $5,500,000 |
| Finalist | $2,800,000 |
| Semi-finalist | $1,450,000 |
| Quarter-finalist | $780,000 |
| R16 | $480,000 |
| R32 | $290,000 |
| R64 | $190,000 |
| R128 | $140,000 |