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US Open Prize Money Surpasses $100 Million Milestone
The 2026 US Open has announced a record-breaking total prize pool exceeding $100 million for the first time in history.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has officially announced that the total prize money for the 2026 US Open will reach $101 million. This represents a 19% increase from the previous year’s $85 million purse. According to Khaosod Online, this adjustment follows advocacy from top-ranked professional players who have been pushing for Grand Slam prize pools to represent 22% of tournament revenue by 2030.
For the 2026 tournament, the total prize money accounts for approximately 16.3% of the projected $616 million in operating revenue. As a result of this increase, the singles champions will receive a record-breaking $5.5 million, while the runners-up are set to earn $2.8 million.
For residents and visitors interested in the sport, this development highlights the growing financial scale of major international sporting events hosted in the United States. While the prize figures for the top finishers are confirmed, the specific payouts for players eliminated in the opening rounds remain to be fully detailed in the official distribution schedule. This milestone marks the first time a Grand Slam tournament has crossed the $100 million threshold in total prize compensation.