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The U.S. Open's extension to 15 days increases prize money to a record $85 million but faces player criticism for disrupting traditional scheduling and player welfare concerns.
- This year, the U.S. Open opened on Sunday at Flushing Meadows, extending singles competition by one extra day; the U.S. Tennis Association said it allows more fans to attend and watch on weekend TV.
- Following moves by other Grand Slams, the U.S. Open changed its schedule partly to boost revenue through extra ticket sales, with prize money rising to a record $85 million, including $5 million to each singles champion.
- Players noted longer tournaments and scheduling hassles, with Jordan Thompson, Australian player, saying he `hate the Sunday start' and Jessica Pegula, 2024 U.S. Open runner-up, saying players' feedback often goes unheard.
- Players who play the week before a Slam warned a debut winner on Sunday would not play again until Wednesday, disrupting the Slams' every-other-day rhythm and making events longer and harder.
- The trend that began at the French Open has reached the U.S. Open this year, though Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova opposed Sunday starts years ago; Wimbledon remains the lone major starting on Monday.
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US Open tennis players don't necessarily think more is better
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US Open tennis players don't necessarily think more is better when it comes to starting on Sunday
The U.S. Open is starting a day earlier than usual. Day 1 of singles play is Sunday instead of Monday this year, expanding the year's last Grand Slam tournament from 14 days to 15.
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