Jannik Sinner won the ATP Finals for the first time after Sunday’s 6-4 6-4 victory over Taylor Fritz in the final. His undefeated run to the title was marked by unwavering dominance from the first match. Sinner did not drop a set in the week-long tournament—the first time this has happened since 1986 and ensured that he capped off his standout season by breaking another ATP record.
Sinner Will Receive Highest Prize Money In ATP History From Maiden ATP Finals Win
When the ATP Finals prize money breakdown was revealed a couple of weeks ago, it was structured in such a way that the champion would benefit from the highest prize money in men’s tennis history.
A record $15,250,000 was allocated for the entire tournament for the best eight singles and doubles players in Turin. Sinner will now take home a massive chunk of that kitty as the undefeated champion, quoted as $4,881,500.
This is the highest-ever payout at the year-end championships, beating Novak Djokovic’s prize money total of $4,740,300 from winning the 2022 edition.
Additionally, this is also the largest paycheck handed to a singles player from an ATP-sanctioned event. While Grand Slams are considered the most lucrative tournaments in tennis, Sinner’s earnings from the ATP Finals topple the prize money for a champion from each of the four Majors.
For context, Sinner also holds the record for the highest prize money received from a tennis tournament. He reportedly made $6 million for winning the Six Kings Slam exhibition in Saudi Arabia this past month. However, the event is not affiliated with the ATP.
How much did Fritz, Zverev, and Alcaraz earn from competing at the ATP Finals?
The large prize money purse at this year’s tournament ensured that none of the players left Turin empty-handed. All players received a participation fee of $331,000 for turning up in all round-robin matches.
Grigor Dimitrov and Stefanos Tsitsipas were the two alternates on site. Although they did not play a match, each will receive $155,000.
Fritz was the second-highest earner during the week. The American No. 1 will take home $2,247,400 as a runner-up, more than what he received for a runner-up finish at this year’s US Open.
Alexander Zverev, meanwhile, will get $1,520,500 for reaching the semifinal with three round-robin match wins. The other losing semifinalist, Casper Ruud, will bank $1,124,000 for winning two group matches.
Carlos Alcaraz’s underwhelming performance at the tournament will still be compensated. The Spaniard will receive $727,500. He won one round-robin match.
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