As the summer tennis season reaches its peak, attention is rapidly turning from the grass courts of London to the hard courts of New York. 

Wimbledon have just concluded, crowning their latest champions, Jannik Sinner in the Men’s Singles and Iga Swiatek in the Women’s Singles, after two weeks of exciting action. 

Now, with the US Open around the corner, starting on August 24th, fans and players alike are setting their sights on the final Grand Slam of the year.

Beyond the prestige and the trophies, a significant motivator for elite athletes is the substantial prize money on offer. Each Grand Slam competes to provide the most lucrative rewards, reflecting their status at the pinnacle of the sport. 

While all four majors offer life-changing sums, the financial stakes often vary; therefore, Tennis Gazette has taken a closer look at which tournament truly offers the biggest paycheque.

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates with the winners trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States to win the Women's Singles Final on Day Thirteen of the 2024 US Open.Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty ImagesUS Open (New York, USA)

  • Total Prize Money (2025 Projection): While specific 2025 totals have not been fully revealed across all categories yet, they have consistently offered the largest overall prize pool.
  • Singles Champion Payout (2025 Projection): $4.3 million (consistent with 2024). This sum is typically among the highest for singles winners in Grand Slam tennis.
  • Most Recent Champions (2024):
    • Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz
    • Women’s Singles: Aryna Sabalenka

Jannik Sinner of Italy lifts the Gentlemen’s Singles Trophy following his victory against Carlos Alcaraz of Spain during the Gentlemen’s Singles Final on day fourteen of The Championships Wimbledon 2025.Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty ImagesWimbledon (London, UK)

  • Total Prize Money (2025): £53.5 million (approximately $68.44 million). A 7% increase from 2024.
  • Singles Champion Payout (2025): £3.0 million (approximately $3.83 million).
  • Most Recent Champions (2025):
    • Men’s Singles: Jannik Sinner
    • Women’s Singles: Iga Świątek

Madison Keys of the United States poses with the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup after the Women's Singles Trophy Presentation following the Women's Singles Final against Aryna Sabalenka during day 14 of the 2025 Australian Open.Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty ImagesAustralian Open (Melbourne, Australia)

  • Total Prize Money (2025): $96.5 million (approximately $65.37 million.) This is an impressive increase of over 11% from 2024, the Australian Open has consistently increased its prize money, a strong commitment to rewarding players.
  • Singles Champion Payout (2025): $3.5 million (approximately $2.37 million).
  • Most Recent Champions (2025):
    • Men’s Singles: Alexander Zverev
    • Women’s Singles: Madison Keys

Carlos Alcaraz holds the trophy after the match at the Roland Garros Grand Slam Tournament Men's Final in Paris.Photo by Robert Szaniszlo/NurPhoto via Getty ImagesFrench Open (Paris, France)

  • Total Prize Money (2025): €56.352 million (approximately $60.08 million). This is a solid increase of over 5% from 2024.
  • Singles Champion Payout (2025): €2.55 million (approximately $2.72 million).
  • Most Recent Champions (2025):
    • Men’s Singles: Carlos Alcaraz
    • Women’s Singles: Coco Gauff

To wrap up, while all Grand Slams offer immense financial rewards, the US Open generally stands out as the most lucrative for its singles champions, with a projected $4.3 million payout for 2025.

Closely following is Wimbledon, offering approximately $3.83 – $4.09 million USD to its winners. The French Open and Australian Open round out the top four, with champion payouts of roughly $2.72 – $2.91 million USD and $2.37 – $2.13 million USD respectively.

While the prestige of a Grand Slam title is paramount, the significant prize money on offer adds a compelling financial incentive for the world’s best tennis players.