US Open Announces Record $108 Million Prize Fund

The US Open will offer the largest prize fund in Grand Slam history, totaling $108 million (£79.2 million), which represents a 20% increase from the previous year. The singles champions will each receive $5.5 million (£4.03 million), marking a 10% increase from 2025.

First-round losers will take home $140,000 (£102,667), an increase of $30,000 and 27% from last year. The prize pool includes a $2 million (£1.47 million) contribution to a welfare fund, a demand from leading players across all Grand Slams.

Additionally, the four Grand Slam tournaments have announced the formation of a Grand Slam Player Council, responding to player grievances. Players are advocating for each Grand Slam to allocate 16% of its revenue to prize money, increasing to 22% by 2030.

The USTA has not yet published its financial statement for 2025, but projections suggest that the prize money could align with player expectations based on a 10% growth from the previous year's revenue.