US Open announces record $108 million prize purse and $5.5M for singles champions

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The US Open will feature the largest player compensation package in the sport's history, with a total prize fund of $108 million (£79.2m). This amount marks a 20% increase in overall player compensation compared to last year.

The men's and women's singles champions at the major will earn $5.5 million each. These payouts stand as the highest winnings in Grand Slam tennis history.

The tournament is scheduled to be held in New York from August 23 to September 13.

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