All you need to know about the winner prize money and points distribution at the US Open 2022 men’s singles
US Open 2022 got its new champion in men’s singles today. The men’s singles was not just about the championships crown but also the battle for the World No. 1 title between Casper Ruud and Carlos Alcaraz.
ATP US Open Men’s Singles Winner, Final Results, Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud Score And 2022 Prize Money Payout And Points Breakdown Male
Carlos Alcaraz vs Casper Ruud
Carlos Alcaraz won his first Grand Slam title and the top slot in the Pepperstone ATP Ranking by defeating Casper Ruud with a score of 6-4, 2-6, 7-6(1), 6-3 on a historic night at the US Open.
In front of a huge international audience in a winner-takes-all final, the Spanish player outperformed the Norwegian by scoring 34/45 (76%) of the net points at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 19-year-old opened his shoulders, played enthusiastically, and handled pressure in the fourth set to earn his 51st tour-level victory of the season after three hours and 20 minutes of play.
An emotional Alcaraz collapsed to the ground following his historic triumph, to the cheers of the New York audience. Then he descended to the player’s box and hugged his group, including the team’s coach Juan Carlos Ferrero.
Alcaraz competed in six matches over the period of 20 hours and 19 minutes, winning three of them in a row in five sets to reach his first Grand Slam championship match. But as he overcame Ruud, he didn’t seem to be worn out.
The 19-year-old is the first 19-year-old to win the US Open since Pete Sampras did it in 1990. He also becomes the youngest Grand Slam winner since fellow countryman Rafael Nadal, who was also 19 when he won the Roland Garros tournament in 2005.
ATP US Open Men’s Singles 2022 Points Distribution And Prize Money Distribution
The US Open awards the same number of points in both the men’s and women’s divisions, and because it is a Grand Slam event, it also equals the points awarded by the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. The US Open points are distributed in accordance with the round that each player advances to.
The event participants this year have a big financial incentive. The US Open will offer contestants the highest prize pool in tournament history, reaching $60 million. The $57.5 million sum from the previous year has been surpassed. The singles tournament champions will each receive $2.6 million, while the doubles event champions will take home $680,000.
ATP US Open Points Distribution
- First round: 10 points
- Second round: 45 points
- Third round: 90 points
- Round of 16: 180 points
- Quarterfinalist: 360 points
- Semi-finalist: 720 points
- Finalist: 1,200 points
- Champion: 2,000 points
ATP Prize Money Distribution
| ROUND | PRIZE MONEY |
|---|---|
| First round | $80,000 |
| Second round | $121,000 |
| Third round | $188,000 |
| Round of 16 | $278,000 |
| Quarterfinals | $445,000 |
| Semifinals | $705,000 |
| Finalist | $1.3 milion |
| Champion | $2.6 million |