A record $46.3 million in total prize-money will be offered at the 2016 U. S. Open, making it the richest purse in tennis history.

Of this total, $3.5 million will be awarded to both the men's and women's singles champion.

“We are proud that this year’s US Open will offer the richest purse in tennis history,” said USTA President and US Open Chairwoman Katrina Adams. “We continue to invest in all aspects of this world-class event to provide the best services and experiences for the players, our fans and all of the US Open partners.”

The Championships will begin on August 29th, in Flushing Meadows, N. Y.

2016 US Open Prize Money

Singles        
Winner: $3,500 ,000                            
Runner-Up: $1,750 ,000                            
Semifinalist: $875,000                             
Quarterfinalist: $450,000                             
Round of 16: $235,000                             
Round of 32: $140,000                             
Round of 64: $77,200                             
Round of 128: $43,300 

Doubles (each team)
Winners: $625,000 
Runners-Up: $310,000 
Semifinalist: $150,000 
Quarterfinalist: $75,000 
Round of 16: $40,000 
Round of 32: $24,500 
Round of 64: $15,150