Flushing Meadows increases prize money up 20% to $90 million
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Eight years on since lifting the title, Sloane Stephens says the experience of winning the US Open as an American is “unreal”. Stephens defeated compatriot Madison Keys to the title but it’s Keys who has will have her eyes set on US Open glory this year after having secured her maiden Grand Slam title in Australia at the start of the year.
Breakdown
- US Open increases prize money by 20% to $90 million.
- Players had requested a greater share of Grand Slam income. 5s
- Some believe there is still room for a fairer revenue balance. 14s
- Winning the US Open is described as a career highlight for American players. 1m 13s
- Madison Keys' Grand Slam victory is celebrated as a long-awaited achievement. 2m 36s