Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests
The world’s leading tennis players have welcomed the US Open’s announcement of a 20% increase in prize money and agreed not to continue their protests at this year’s tournament as a result.
TL;DR
- US Open announces record $108 million prize fund, a 20% increase.
- Singles champions to earn $5.5 million; first-round losers receive $140,000.
- A new $2 million player support program will be established.
- All four Grand Slams will form a joint Player Advisory Council.
- Players have ended planned protests at the tournament.
- Players still aim to secure an agreed revenue-sharing formula with Grand Slams.