The US Tennis Association has announced a significant increase to the prize money pool at the US Open, beginning August 26th.
The overall pool jumps to a record $34.3 million, a significant increase on the 2012 figure of $25.5 million. The new five year deal will see prize money escalate year on year, culminating in a $50 million pool by 2017.
The ladies and mens singles champions will both walk away $2.6 million richer – the biggest tournament winning prize in the sport.
Additional bonuses may also be awarded to the overall winner based on pre-US Open hardcourt events.
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The full breakdown is as follows:
- Winners – $2.6 million
- Runners Up – $1.3 million
- Semi-Final Losers – $650,000
- Quarter Final Losers – $325,000
- 4th Round Losers – $165,000
- 3rd Round Losers – $93,000
- 2nd Round Losers – $53,000
- 1st Round Losers – $32,000
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