Who Won the US Open Tennis 2024? Sinner & Sabalenka Claim Titles

By Sarah Miller · May 4, 2052

In the 2024 US Open tennis tournament, Jannik Sinner of Italy won the men's singles title, defeating Taylor Fritz of the United States in straight sets (6-3, 6-4, 7-5) in the final. Aryna Sabalenka claimed the women's singles championship, overcoming Jessica Pegula with a 7-5, 6-3 victory. These wins marked significant milestones in both players' careers, with Sinner becoming the first Italian man to win the US Open and Sabalenka securing her second Grand Slam title.

Men's Singles: Jannik Sinner Makes History

Jannik Sinner's triumph at the 2024 US Open solidified his status as one of the top players in men's tennis. The 23-year-old from Italy delivered a composed and aggressive performance throughout the tournament, culminating in a dominant win over American hope Taylor Fritz in the final.

Key Highlights of Sinner's Campaign

Defeated world No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals in four sets
Lost only two sets across seven matches
Became the first Italian man to win a US Open singles title
Entered the tournament seeded third
Won without dropping a set in the final

Women's Singles: Aryna Sabalenka Claims Second Grand Slam

Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus captured her second career Grand Slam title by defeating American Jessica Pegula in the women's final. Her powerful baseline game proved too consistent for Pegula, especially in crucial moments.

Path to Victory for Sabalenka

Overcame Iga Żawieńska in a hard-fought semifinal (6-4, 4-6, 6-3)
Did not face a break point in the final match
Improved to 2-0 in Grand Slam finals
Won her first US Open title after finishing runner-up in 2023
Demonstrated improved serve accuracy under pressure

Tournament Overview and Key Statistics

The 2024 US Open was held from August 26 to September 8 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The event featured record prize money and attracted the world's top players across men's and women's singles, doubles, and mixed events.

Category	Champion	Runner-up	Score	Prize Money (USD)	Duration (min)
Men's Singles	Jannik Sinner (ITA)	Taylor Fritz (USA)	6-3, 6-4, 7-5	$3,600,000	138
Women's Singles	Aryna Sabalenka (BLR)	Jessica Pegula (USA)	7-5, 6-3	$3,600,000	92
Men's Doubles	Rohan Bopanna (IND) / Matthew Ebden (AUS)	Nicholas Monroe (USA) / Tommy Paul (USA)	7-6(5), 6-3	$750,000	85
Women's Doubles	Sara Errani (ITA) / Jasmine Paolini (ITA)	Lyudmyla Kichenok (UKR) / Jeļena Ostapenko (LAT)	6-3, 6-4	$750,000	89
Mixed Doubles	Desirae Krawczyk (USA) / Neal Skupski (GBR)	Storm Hunter (AUS) / John Peers (AUS)	6-4, 6-4	$200,000	78

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The data shows that both singles champions secured their titles efficiently, with Sinner maintaining control over long rallies and Sabalenka minimizing unforced errors in high-pressure situations. Prize money remained equal across genders, continuing the tournament's commitment to pay parity. The duration of matches indicates strong serving performances, particularly in the women's final, which concluded in just over 90 minutes.

Notable Performances and Upsets

The 2024 edition featured several surprises, including the early exits of top seeds:

Iga Żawieńska (No. 1 seed) lost in the quarterfinals to Sabalenka
Novak Djokovic withdrew before the tournament due to injury
Coco Gauff was eliminated in the fourth round by Emma Navarro
Carlos Alcaraz reached the semifinals but fell to Sinner

Frequently Asked Questions About the US Open Tennis 2024

Who won the men's singles US Open 2024?

Jannik Sinner of Italy won the men's singles title at the 2024 US Open, defeating Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 in the final. This was Sinner's first US Open title and his second Grand Slam overall, following his Australian Open win earlier in the year.

Who won the women's singles US Open 2024?

Aryna Sabalenka won the women's singles title at the 2024 US Open, beating Jessica Pegula 7-5, 6-3 in the final. It was her second Grand Slam title, following her 2023 Australian Open victory.

Where was the 2024 US Open held?

The 2024 US Open was held at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, New York. The event took place from August 26 to September 8 on outdoor hard courts.

How much did the US Open 2024 champions earn?

Both the men's and women's singles champions, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, earned $3.6 million each. The tournament maintained equal prize money across genders, consistent with previous years.

Was Novak Djokovic playing in the 2024 US Open?

No, Novak Djokovic did not compete in the 2024 US Open. He withdrew prior to the tournament due to a persistent knee injury that required rehabilitation and rest.