The U.S. Open has announced a record prize pool of $108 million
The U.S. Open will award $108 million in prize money this year—the largest prize pool in tennis history. The total amount is 20% higher than last year’s payouts, according to Channel NewsAsia, citing Reuters.
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will each receive $5.5 million. This is 10% more than last year and a record payout for a singles main draw champion at a Grand Slam tournament.
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The US Open will take place in New York from August 23 to September 13. According to the organizers, the prize money for players eliminated in the first round will set a new record for Grand Slam tournaments: it will amount to $140,000, which is 27% more than last year’s figure.
The new prize money structure was announced shortly after the four major tennis tournaments announced the creation of the Grand Slam Players’ Council. The council is intended to give players a say on various issues, including prize money.
