Which tennis Grand Slam tournament has the biggest prize money fund? 888sport look at all four events and the total amount on offer to winners and tournament competitors.
The 2025 US Open became the richest Grand Slam in history with a $90m total prize pool, handing $5m to both singles champions - the largest single-tournament payout the four majors have ever produced - and equal pay across men and women.
That mix of record money and gender parity sets the benchmark for Grand Slam prize money in 2026.
Which Grand Slam pays the most prize money in 2026?
The US Open pays the most, with its 2025 edition reaching a $90m pool and $5m for each singles champion.
Australian Open prize money, Wimbledon prize money and French Open prize money all sit below that level, even though each Slam still sits far above the regular tour.
The gap matters because the majors are not just the sport’s biggest stages - they are also the biggest paydays. The Australian Open’s 2026 pool was confirmed at AUD $111.5m, Roland Garros 2026 at €61,723,000, and Wimbledon 2026 at £64.2m.
Singles champion payout by Slam
- US Open - Total prize pool $90,000,000 / Winners receive $5,000,000
- Australian Open - Total prize pool $74,000,000 / Winners receive $4,000,000
- Wimbledon - Total prize pool $73,600,000 / Winners receive $3,750,000
- French Open - Total prize pool $65,400,000 / Winners receive $2,550,000
Wimbledon’s 2025 champion cheque crossed £3m for the first time, which is a clear reminder that the grass-court crown still pays properly even if it does not top the list. The French Open sits as the value gap in the majors: same prestige, smaller cheque.
How does it compare to the ATP and WTA Finals?
The ATP Finals can pay more than a Grand Slam winner. An undefeated champion at the 2025 ATP Finals earned $5.07m, slightly ahead of the US Open singles winner’s $5m.
That is why the year-end Finals are such a lucrative event - eight players, short field, huge stakes. The WTA Finals matched the ATP Finals at $15.5m total in 2025, and a round-robin win was worth $396,500.
Do men and women earn the same?
Yes, all four Grand Slams pay equal prize money to men and women. The US Open led the way in 1973, and the other majors now follow the same principle.
Equal pay at the Slams does not mean equal money everywhere on tour. Events such as the Cincinnati Open have shown the split can still be wide outside the majors, with ATP and WTA purses landing in very different places.
What does the rest of the ATP/WTA tour pay?
The money drops fast once you leave the majors and the Finals. An ATP Masters 1000 winner typically banks about $900,000 to $985,000, while an ATP 250 winner is usually around the low six figures.
A Miami Open first-round loser earned $23,760 in 2025, which tells you everything about how top-heavy tennis earnings can be. For players outside the elite tier, one deep run can change a season, but the grind is still the grind.
Grand Slam Tennis Prize Money - FAQs
Which Grand Slam pays the most prize money?
The US Open pays the most, with a record $90m total prize pool in 2025 and $5m for each singles champion. That remains the clearest answer when comparing the four majors.
Do men and women earn the same at the Grand Slams?
Yes, every Grand Slam offers equal prize money for men and women. That standard has been in place at the US Open since 1973 and is now embedded across all four majors.
Which tournament pays the single biggest cheque?
The 2025 ATP Finals paid the biggest singles cheque, with an undefeated champion taking home $5.07m. That is slightly more than the US Open singles winner.
