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

The 2026 US Open volition connection a grounds $108 cardinal successful subordinate compensation. Singles champions volition each person $5.5 million, a important summation from erstwhile years. Even first-round losers volition gain a grounds $140,000, reflecting broader prize wealth hikes. A caller subordinate enactment programme and a Grand Slam Player Council were besides announced. This inaugural aims to fortify fiscal enactment and subordinate engagement successful tourney decisions.