U.S. Open 2026 Pays Big, Players Win | Pro Tennis News

The U.S. Open is going all out for 2026, doubling down on player pay with a massive $5.5 million singles championship prize — a 20% jump — and a total purse hitting $108 million. Even just making the main draw nets you $140K, the biggest payout ever for that stage. Quarterfinalists get $780K, semifinalists $1.45M, and runners-up $2.8M. Behind the scenes, stars like Djokovic and Swiatek pressured organizers to boost payouts and improve player welfare, leading to a new Player Council giving athletes direct input on Grand Slam events. With mixed doubles kicking off August 25th, the tournament’s poised to be bigger, bolder, and more player-focused than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1a9c16d60ec76b37