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US Open sets tennis history with record $5.5m prize for singles champions

Times of India - Sports · 20 August 2026 at 9:27 pm

US Open sets tennis history with record $5.5m prize for singles champions

The 2026 US Open will offer a record $108 million in player compensation.

Singles champions will each receive $5.5 million, a significant increase from previous years.

Even first-round losers will earn a record $140,000, reflecting broader prize money hikes.

A new player support program and a Grand Slam Player Council were also announced.

This initiative aims to strengthen financial support and player involvement in tournament decisions.

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US Open sets tennis history with record $5.5m prize for singles champions

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