US Open 2026 to offer biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with $108 million on offer
The 2026 US Open tennis tournament will feature a record-breaking $108 million prize fund, a 20% increase from the previous year. The move follows player demands for higher compensation and the establishment of a new Grand Slam Player Council.
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Reflects shifting power dynamics between professional athletes and major sporting organizations regarding revenue sharing.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka won the US Open singles titles in 2025
Tennis correspondent Published 20 August 2026 The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108m (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
The singles' champions will receive $5.5m (£4.03m) each in a 10% increase on 2025.
First-round losers will take home $140,000 (£102,667) - which is $30,000 and 27% more than last year.
The prize pool includes a $2m (£1.47m) contribution to a welfare fund, which leading players have been demanding from all the Grand Slams.
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