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U.S. Open 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 U.S. Open as an American is “unreal”. Stephens says this year’s U.S. Open will offer record prize money.

Breakdown
  • US Open announces a 20% increase in prize money, reaching $90 million.
  • The increase follows player requests for a greater share of Grand Slam income. 5s
  • Players believe there is still room for more equitable revenue distribution. 14s
  • Winning the US Open remains a significant achievement for American players. 1m 13s
  • Recent champions' journeys, including Madison Keyes, are highlighted. 2m 26s
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