Zverev and Rybakina each pocketed $5.5 million from the 2026 US Open. This represented the top prize for singles. The money arrived on Sept. 13. Each one took their finals that day. Zverev claimed the men's title. Rybakina claimed the women's title.
The $5.5 million represented the tournament's largest payout. No other player received more. Both winners were paid the same. There existed no gap between men and women. Each check matched exactly. The tournament paid that amount to each winner.