# US Open Announces Biggest Prize Fund in Grand Slam History

The US Open will offer a record total prize fund, the largest ever seen at a Grand Slam tennis tournament. This surpasses previous highs at the Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon. The increase highlights the tournament's strong financial growth and its effort to boost player earnings.

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### Sports
- [BBC Sport](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/tennis/articles/c70g2zx0rp5o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 17:58:28 GMT