Alcaraz’s $5 Million US Open Payday Slashed—Nearly Halved After Taxes

Bhubaneswar : Carlos Alcaraz clinched a record $5 million for his US Open triumph—marking the richest prize in tennis history and a hefty 39% jump from last year’s payout . But the celebrations dimmed quickly: U.S. tax rules will slice a significant chunk from the windfall. Facing the top federal rate of 37% and New York state tax of 9.65%, Alcaraz is left with roughly $2.5–2.9 million, before accounting for travel, coaching, and other expenses .

On court, the 22-year-old Spaniard was at his peak, overpowering Jannik Sinner with 42 winners to 21 and dropping just one set throughout the tournament . While he’ll lose a big portion of the $5 million, a tax treaty between Spain and the U.S. ensures he won’t be taxed again at home .