US Open announces record prize purse of $108 million
Most outlets highlighted the record-breaking prize money of $108 million and the 20% increase from the previous year. One outlet also noted the broader context of Grand Slams forming a player council and concerns over player compensation.
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US Open purse to top $100m as Grand Slams form player council
The US Open purse will top $100 million for the first time, a 20% increase on last year's $85 million that the US Tennis Association no doubt hopes will quiet the kind of protests over player compensation that erupted at the French Open and Wimbledon.
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US Open announces record $108 million prize purse
The U.S. Open will hand out $108 million in prize money at this year’s final Grand Slam, it said on Thursday, marking the largest purse in tennis history and a 20% jump from last year’s total payout. The men’s and women’s singles champions at the August 23 to September 13 major in New York will earn $5.5 million each, which marks a 10% increase from last year and is the largest Grand Slam payme...
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