US Open Announces Record Prize Money Boost for 2014

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that men’s and women’s champions at the 2014 US Open will pocket US$3m out of a record $38.3m total purse.

The prize money for singles winners is the largest amount ever at the US Open, with cash prizes for the winners of each round also increasing.

“Last year to recognise the importance of the players and the key role they have in building our sport, the USTA shared our vision to reach $US50 million said Dave Haggerty, USTA chairman of the board.

“This year’s prizemoney increase continues the commitment to make the US Open one of the most lucrative purses in all of sports.”

The total purse is now up by 11.7% over the 2013 event, and a 64% increase on the main draw prize money in the last three years.

The US Open runs from August 25 to September 8.

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