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United States Open Sets Record Prize Money for Players

The United States Open announced a total prize purse of $108 million, the largest in tennis history.

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Key Points

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Record $108 million prize purse announced.

Champions earn $5.5 million each, up 10 percent.

First‑round payout rises to $140,000, a 27 percent jump.

Players protested for a larger share of tournament revenue.

$2 million support program for players will begin in 2026.

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Men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn $5.5 million, a ten‑percent rise over the previous year.

First‑round losers will receive $140,000, representing a 27 percent increase.

The increase follows player protests demanding a higher percentage of tournament revenue.

The tournament also pledged a $2 million player support program starting in 2026, split equally between men and women.

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prize purse

the total amount of money given to all players in a competition

revenue

the total money earned by the tournament from tickets, TV, and sponsors

protest

a public way of showing disagreement and asking for change

percentage

a number out of 100 that shows how big a part something is

support program

a plan that gives extra help or money to players

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