U.S. Open 2026 By The Numbers: From Prize Money to Honey Deuces
From the price of courtside seats to the size of the winner’s checks, here are 17 numbers to know about the U.S. Open, the year’s final Grand Slam tennis tournament.
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The World’s Highest-Paid Tennis Players 2026
Forbes’ list of the highest-paid tennis players includes both prize money and endorsements. See how much Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and other stars are making.
Roger Federer is no longer a billionaire
Federer’s net worth fell below $1 billion as the share price for On Holding fell 19% after missing net sales expectations.
Serena Williams isn’t returning to tennis for the money
Wimbledon is offering a $4.8 million winner’s check, but it’s safe to assume money isn’t the motivation for tennis icon Serena Williams, the richest female athlete ever.
Australian Open 2026: Everything you need to know
The Australian Open returns for another year, kicking off the tennis season with more money on the table, more Australians in contention, and more pressure on the sport’s returning stars to deliver. Here’s everything you need to know.
The world’s highest-paid female athletes 2025
With women’s sports on a financial fast break, the top 20 earners hauled in a combined $293 million this year, up 13% from 2024—and further gains look like a slam dunk.
US Open: Alcaraz outlasts Sinner to win sixth grand slam title
Carlos Alcaraz has taken down Jannik Sinner in four sets to win the 2025 US Open, pocket $5 million, and reclaim the world No. 1 ranking.
The World’s Highest-Paid Tennis Players 2025
See the list of the 10 highest-paid tennis players, who collectively earned $285 million, led by the sport’s next great rivals: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
Jannik Sinner wins Wimbledon’s $4 million prize—But taxes will cut that in half. Here’s why.
The Grand Slam’s winners will pay at least $2.9 million in combined taxes, though the runners-up will also pay hefty fees.
How Aussie unicorn SafetyCulture keeps tennis titans and 1.2m AO fans safe
The Australian Open is the highest-attended Grand Slam in the world. SafetyCulture founder Luke Anear chats with Forbes Australia about acing the training and safety inspections and keeping 1.2 million Happy Slammers out of harm’s way.