US Open to offer 'largest purse in tennis history'
Summary
The US Open announced it will offer $90 million in total prize money, the largest in tennis history. The men's and women's singles winners will each receive $5 million, with increases across all tournament rounds.Key Facts
- The US Open's total prize pool is $90 million, the largest ever for a tennis tournament.
- Both the men's and women's singles winners will receive $5 million each.
- This prize for the singles winners is a 39% increase from 2024.
- The total prize pool went up by 20% from last year's $75 million.
- Players knocked out in the first round will earn $110,000, 10% more than before.
- Increases apply to all tournament rounds and all players, ensuring a significant rise in prize money for deep tournament runs.
- Doubles winners will receive $1 million per team, up 23% from 2024.
- The US Open will provide $5 million to support player expenses for main draw participants, and qualifying tournament prize money will also grow by 10%.
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