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US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%

The Guardian Australia - Sport · 21 August 2026 at 1:33 am

US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%

Total prize pool for tournament will be $108m Players guaranteed $140,000 for making first round The US Open singles champions will earn $5.5m, the highest winnings in grand slam tennis history.

Overall compensation for the tournament is rising to a record $108m, a 20% increase from last year and a 44% jump since 2024.

The financial details were announced on Thursday by the US Tennis Association, with play set to begin next week.

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US Open singles champions will take home record $5.5m as prize money jumps by 20%

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