Although there’s a lot more at stake here, let’s talk money.

In Australian terms, the result of this fourth round match at the US Open is worth about $300,000 to the winner.

By making the round of 16, both players are guaranteed $US325,000 ($479,000), but the winner will pocket at least $US530,000 ($782,000) by making the quarter-finals.

Beyond that, the big money really starts to roll in. A semi-final berth is worth $US1 million ($1.48 million), while the tournament’s runner-up collects $US1.8 million ($2.66 million) and the winner walks away with $US3.6 million ($5.3 million).

The prize money matrix is the same for the women’s draw.