World · Singapore Bureau
US Open tennis championship begins with record prize purse
The US Open got underway at Flushing Meadows on Sunday under ideal playing conditions. The year's final Grand Slam tournament is offering a record purse of $108 million to competitors.
LSN Singapore ·
The singles main draws commenced at the US Open on Sunday as competitors began their campaigns for tennis's final major championship of the year. Organisers reported favourable weather conditions across the New York venue as matches got underway at Flushing Meadows.
The tournament is being contested with a record prize pool of $108 million, underscoring the event's status as one of professional tennis's most prestigious and lucrative competitions. The substantial purse reflects the sport's growing commercial appeal and the importance placed on the championship by governing bodies and sponsors.
The US Open concludes the annual Grand Slam calendar and attracts the world's top-ranked players seeking to claim the title and substantial financial rewards on offer. The event continues to be a marquee fixture in the professional tennis calendar, drawing significant global attention from fans and media.