Domination is the only word that can describe Jannik Sinner‘s performance against Alexander Zverev in the final of the Madrid Open. The World No. 1 racked up a fifth consecutive Masters title with a comprehensive 6-1, 6-2 victory over his German opponent. Sinner has now taken his tally to four titles for the season and has extended his winning streak to 23 matches. And with the triumph in the Spanish capital, a massive payday is on the way for Sinner.

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As one of the biggest spots on the calendar, the Madrid Open pays significantly well to the players. Apart from the 1000 points at stake, the tournament had announced a total prize pool of €8,235,540 for the 2026 edition. The singles champion will be taking a massive chunk out of this.

What is the total prize money for the Madrid Open 2026 winner?

Sinner will take home €1,007,165 ($1,188,197) for winning the Madrid Open. The prize money has seen a slight 2.25% increase from last year, when the winners earned an amount of €985,030. On the other hand, the total prize pool for the tournament last year was €8,055,385.

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However, this will not be the exact amount that Sinner will receive, as he is required to pay federal taxes on income earned in Spain. He will be facing a tax deduction of approximately 19% to 24%. This can see him take a cut of up to €241,719 to the Spanish authorities.

Luckily for Sinner, he will not have to pay anything to the government of the country he is residing in. This is because he lives in Monaco, where every citizen is exempt from paying taxes.

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What Is Jannik Sinner’s Net Prize Money After Taxes?

After the tax deductions, Sinner will be left with an amount of approximately €765,446 as the prize money. This is still more than the gross amount Alexander Zverev will be earning for being the runner-up of the Madrid Open. The German will be provided with a cash prize of €523,870. However, unlike Sinner, he will be required to pay taxes to both the Spanish and German authorities.

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Despite having a solid campaign at the Spanish capital, Zverev proved to be no match for Sinner in the final. The Italian held on to his serve throughout the match and clinched all four break points that he got. This was his ninth consecutive victory over Zverev, and it sees him take a formidable 10-4 lead in the H2H record.

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Ansh Sharma is a US Sports Writer at EssentiallySports, blending a journalist’s curiosity with a decade-long passion for tennis. A journalism graduate, he first fell in love with the sport watching Rafael Nadal’s relentless drive and competitive spirit, qualities that continue to shape how he views the game. With Nadal’s retirement, Ansh now finds the same spark in fellow Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, whose rise represents a new era he follows closely. His sporting interests extend beyond the court, as a devoted Manchester United supporter and an F1 enthusiast with hopes of seeing Charles Leclerc capture his maiden world title. Away from the keyboard, Ansh enjoys unwinding with friends and taking time to recharge for the next big story.

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