PRIZE MONEY AT this year’s US Open will top $50 million (€43.3 million), organisers have confirmed, once again making the tournament the richest event in tennis.
The United States Tennis Association said in a statement that the tournament purse had been increased by $4 million, taking it up to $50.4 million in total.
The winners of the men’s and women’s singles will each pocket $3.7 million, while prize money for each round would increase by an average of 7.5 percent compared to 2016.
The men’s and women’s doubles champions would take home $675,000 while the purse for the qualifying tournament had increased to $2.9 million — a 49.2 percent increase over last year.
“Five years ago, we committed to the players that total player compensation for players would reach $50 million at the US Open, and we are honoring that commitment,” USTA chairman Katrina Adams said in a statement.
This year’s US Open will be held from August 28 to September 10.
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For a club running on a very limited budget, where some junior soccer players in limerick are earning better wages, it’s an outstanding achievement to get to a play off and a cup semi. Kudos to Tommy Barrett and his players
As a cork city season ticket supporter delighted for waterford, hope they gaun promotion through playoffs, be great to have another munster derby in premier division
@mark o donovan: Fair play Mark ! Definitely be great to have the Munster Derby next year ! Great atmosphere ! From Waterford FC supporter.
@mark o donovan: fair play Mark. Balance to the Dublin monopoly. Munster Abu