Carlos Alcaraz led the ATP Bonus Pool standings with 4,420 points, which would have earned him $4.8 million in prize money. However, the world No. 1 was fined by the ATP and consequently missed out on $2.4 million of that amount.
The ATP Bonus Pool rewards players according to their ranking points across the season, with a pre-set prize money pot distributed among top performers. Alcaraz achieved top position but faced a penalty that halved his expected bonus.
"Carlos Alcaraz should have been awarded $4.8 million based on ATP Bonus Pool points but was fined, resulting in a reduced payout."
Carlos Alcaraz's fine by the ATP cost him half of his expected $4.8 million bonus from the season’s Bonus Pool, highlighting how penalties impact top-ranked players’ earnings.