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US Open 2026 begins with record $108 million prize pool
The 2026 US Open has commenced in New York, featuring a record-breaking prize pool of $108 million. This significant increase includes $5.5 million for both men's and women's singles champions, while first-round participants are guaranteed $140,000.
Key storylines include Novak Djokovic's pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title, with his opening match against Marijan Navone scheduled for a late-night session. Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz returns to competition following a wrist injury, while world number one Jannik Sinner has withdrawn from the tournament due to a right knee injury.
The tournament also sees a notable matchup between Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin in the women's singles draw. Additionally, players have expressed support for the increased prize money and the formation of a Grand Slam player advisory council, aimed at improving player compensation and involvement in sport decisions.
Entities
Alexander Zverev · Arthur Ashe Stadium · Aryna Sabalenka · Carlos Alcaraz · Coco Gauff · Elena Pridankina · Flushing Meadows · Novak Djokovic · Qinwen Zheng · US Open · USTA · USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 2 SOURCES] Players competing in the opening round are guaranteed $140,000. www.socialnews.xyz · www.chennaionline.com
- [● 6 SOURCES] Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament due to a right knee injury. www.paixebala.gr · www.vogue.fr · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.sondakika.com · www.sportmagazin.rs · +1 more
- [● 4 SOURCES] Carlos Alcaraz is the No. 2 seed in the tournament. www.heraldstaronline.com · www.paixebala.gr · www.mundodeportivo.com · www.sportmagazin.rs
- [● 3 SOURCES] Venus Williams and Sofia Kenin are scheduled to face each other in the first round. www.heraldstaronline.com · mesport.me · www.tennis24.gr
- [● 7 SOURCES] Novak Djokovic is competing for his 25th Grand Slam singles title. www.tennis24.gr · www.oslobodjenje.ba · www.socialnews.xyz · www.paixebala.gr · www.gazetebirlik.com · +2 more
- [● 2 SOURCES] Stefanos Tsitsipas will play Arthur Fils in the first round. www.athletiko.gr · www.paixebala.gr
- [● 4 SOURCES] Singles champions in both men's and women's categories will receive $5.5 million each. www.socialnews.xyz · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.sondakika.com · www.chennaionline.com
- [● 5 SOURCES] The 2026 US Open features a record prize pool of $108 million. www.socialnews.xyz · www.gazetebirlik.com · www.sondakika.com · srnnews.com · www.chennaionline.com