US Open offers biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history
The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
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"a significant first step in a multi-year investment in athletes."
— Craig Tiley , Executive
"last year's US Open increase was targeted primarily at those who needed it least -the players who made the second week."
— Jessica Pegula , Athlete
Key People
Aryna Sabalenka is a Belarusian tennis player who was defeated by Andreeva in the quarterfinals at Roland Garros.
Carlos Alcaraz is a Spanish professional tennis player who is considered one of the rising stars of the sport.
Craig Tiley is the chief executive of the US Tennis Association.
Jessica Pegula is an American professional tennis player currently ranked world number four.
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The US Open will offer the biggest prize fund in Grand Slam history with a total of $108 million (£79.2m) on offer - marking a 20% increase on last year.
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