US Open singles champions to earn a record $5.5 million, total player compensation up 20%
Summary
The U.S. Open tennis tournament will award singles champions $5.5 million each, the highest prize in Grand Slam history. Total prize money for the event will reach $108 million, a 20% increase from last year.Key Facts
- Singles winners will get $5.5 million each, up from $5 million last year.
- Total prize money for the U.S. Open is $108 million, 20% more than the previous year.
- Players entering the main singles draw will earn $140,000 each, a record amount.
- Quarterfinalists receive $780,000; semifinalists $1.45 million; runners-up $2.8 million.
- Doubles winning teams get $1 million, runners-up $500,000.
- Wheelchair singles champions will earn $104,000.
- The USTA will start a $2 million player support program to benefit male and female players equally.
- The Grand Slam Player Council was created to give players more input on major tennis events.
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