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Tennis-US Open Announces Record $108 Million Prize Purse
The package includes a $5.5 million singles title prize and a new $2 million player support program for mid-career and retirement benefits.
- On Thursday, the United States Tennis Association announced a record $108 million player compensation package for the 2026 tournament. This represents a 20 percent increase from last year and a 44 percent jump in total compensation over two years.
- Champions of the Men's and Women's Singles will earn $5.5 million, the highest prize in tennis history. First-round Main Draw Singles participants receive $140,000, while quarterfinalists earn $780,000, semifinalists $1.45 million, and runners-up $2.8 million.
- USTA CEO Craig Tiley announced a new $2 million Player Support Program, split equally between men and women players. The initiative complements existing pension funds by providing benefits for mid-career life events and retirement transitions.
- The USTA joined the Australian Open, Roland-Garros, and Wimbledon to form the Grand Slam Player Council. This body provides athletes a formal voice in tournament issues and will guide deployment of the support program.
- Brian Vahaly, Chairman of the Board and President of the USTA, noted the program "builds on that commitment" to listen to players. The association plans direct consultation with athletes to address their professional needs.
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Historic Payouts: U.S. Open Smashes Prize Money Records | Sports-Games
The 2023 U.S. Open will feature a record-breaking $108 million in prize money, the largest in tennis history. Winners of both the men's and women's singles will receive $5.5 million each. The tournament also set a record for first-round earnings, increasing them by 27% to $140,000.
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