Alexander Zverev claimed his first Grand Slam title at Roland Garros 2026 and earned $3.2 million for his victory, according to bolavip.com, though the German defeated Flavio Cobolli in a five-set final (6-1, 4-6, 6-4, 6-7 (5), 6-1). The runner-up received $1.6 million, meaning the top two finishers collectively earned $4.8 million in prize money.

US Women’s Open 2026: Record purse and payouts

The U.S. Women’s Open 2026 featured a record $12.5 million purse, with Nelly Korda taking home $2.5 million—the highest single payout in women’s major golf history, as reported by the Golf Channel. Korda’s victory marked her fourth major title and came ahead of players like Charley Hull and Gaby Lopez, a total of 63 professionals qualified for the weekend, with each professional missing the cut receiving a $10,000 stipend.

Logistics and schedule for US Open 2026

The US Open 2026 will take place from August 30 to September 13, 2026, with main draw matches beginning on August 30, according to RP Online. Qualification rounds for players ranked outside the top 100 will start on August 24, while the event will include three singles events and three doubles events. Matches will be held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York City, with the Arthur Ashe Stadium as the main venue. The center court has 23,771 seats and a retractable roof to allow play in rainy conditions.

Live viewing in Germany and other details

Tennis fans in Germany will have to stay up late to catch matches in real time, as games typically start at 17:00 local time and continue into the early hours for key matches. The final matches for men and women will be held on September 13 and 12, respectively, with the men’s final concluding the event; there will be no live broadcast of the event on free-to-air television in Germany.

Alexander Zverev has now earned a total of nearly $65 million over the course of his career, which began in 2013; his win at Roland Garros marked a significant milestone in a career that had previously focused on financial stability over Grand Slam titles.