U.S. Open singles champions will take home record $5 million from this year’s tourney

Professional tennis player Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus celebrates with the winner’s trophy after defeating Jessica Pegula of the United States in the women’s singles final at the U.S. Open on September 7, 2024 in Queens, New York.

Prize money at the U.S. Open will rise to nearly $ 85 million across all competitions this year, including a record $ 5 million each to the women’s and men’s singles champions, and total player compensation is jumping 20 per cent to $ 90 million, the most in tennis history.

CBC | Sports News

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