Singles winners at the U.S. Open tennis tournament will receive $ 3 million . Ten years ago Roger Federer took home $ 1 million for bagging the title . Total prize money in 2014 rose to $ 38.3 million , an increase of 11.7 % from 2013 . Each year in the singles competition sees double - digit rises .
Singles winners at the U.S. Open tennis tournament will receive $ 3 million . Ten years ago Roger Federer took home $ 1 million for bagging the title . Total prize money in 2014 climbs to $ 38.3 million , an increase of 11.7 % from 2013 . Each round in the singles competition sees double-digit rises .