"Players at this year's US Open will receive a record prize purse, with singles winners taking home £3.7m, up 39 percent from last year."
"The total prize purse for the US Open is set at £63m, a 20 percent increase compared to last year's £56m."
"Finalists in singles will earn £1.8m, and losing semi-finalists will receive £940,000, reflecting substantial increases in payouts."
"Organisers have extended the tournament duration to three weeks, introducing a controversial mixed doubles competition featuring notable players."
The US Open 2024 boasts a record prize purse of £63m, with singles champions earning £3.7m, a 39% increase from 2023. Finalists will receive £1.8m, and semi-finalists will get £940,000. The total prize money reflects a 20% increase compared to the previous year. The competition now spans three weeks, introducing a new mixed doubles event with famous pairings. Doubles prizes also see a 23% increase, and the tournament is making a concerted effort to raise athlete compensation significantly and inclusively across all events.
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