Alexander Zverev tops ATP earnings after winning US Open title
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 11:00 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Alexander Zverev won his second Grand Slam title at the US Open, capturing the championship after his previous victory at Roland Garros. Following his success in Flushing Meadows, Zverev emerged as the highest earner on the ATP Tour for the year, amassing $14,517,375 in prize money. Jannik Sinner, who was sidelined by injury during the US Open, ranks second with earnings of $11,577,761, while Ben Shelton claims the third spot with $6,369,098, boosted by his strong performance in the tournament. Carlos Alcaraz, last year's top earner, currently sits in fourth place with $5,145,354.
- •Zverev wins his first US Open title and second Grand Slam overall.
- •He leads ATP earnings this year with $14,517,375.
- •Sinner ranks second, missing the US Open due to a knee injury.
- •Ben Shelton rises to third following his US Open final appearance.
- •Carlos Alcaraz, last year's highest earner, is currently fourth.
- 11:00 PMYahoo Sports — The top five highest earners on the ATP Tour this year after Alexander Zverev wins the US Open
"Alexander Zverev captured his second Grand Slam title earlier this week. Three months on from clinching his maiden major title at Roland Garros, Zverev claimed...
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