2026 U.S. Open begins with record prize money, star-studded doubles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The 2026 U.S. Open commenced in Queens, New York, this week. Prize money totals $108 million, a 20% increase from 2025. Top-seeded player Jannik Sinner is absent due to a knee injury, while Serena Williams returns to compete in doubles alongside Carlos Alcaraz. Ticket prices have surged, with finals reaching an average of $534. The tournament emphasizes increasing player compensation amid scrutiny of revenue distribution, particularly from Grand Slam tournaments.
- •Prize money for singles champions is $5.5 million each.
- •Doubles winners can earn $1 million this year.
- •Ticket prices have significantly increased from 2025.
- •Carlos Alcaraz and Serena Williams are competing in mixed doubles.
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