Record-Breaking $75 Million Prize Pool Announced for U.S. Open

The U.S. Open prize money pool has been boosted by 15% to $75 million, making it the largest in tennis history. Singles champions will earn $3.6 million each. Prize increases for all rounds emphasize early elimination rewards. The tournament will run from Aug. 26 to Sept. 8.

The prize money pool for this year's U.S. Open has been increased by 15% to $75 million, marking the largest purse in tennis history. The United States Tennis Association announced the record-breaking pool on Wednesday. Men's and women's singles champions will both earn $3.6 million, a 20% increase from last year.

Last year, Serbian player Novak Djokovic secured his 24th Grand Slam title in New York, while Coco Gauff celebrated her first major win. This year's prize increases will affect all rounds and events, with early-round exits seeing the most significant boosts.

First-round losers in the main draw will earn $100,000 for the first time, indicating a 23% rise. The final qualifying round will see a 16% increase to $52,000. Men's and women's doubles prize pools will go up by 9%, and mixed doubles will experience an 18% rise. Although there will be no wheelchair tournament due to the Paralympic Games, the USTA will provide participating players with grants equivalent to prize money.

The U.S. Open is slated for Aug. 26 to Sept. 8.

(With inputs from agencies.)