US Open prize money increases following player protests at majors

The US Open has announced a record prize pool of $108 million for the upcoming tournament, which runs from August 30 to September 13. This marks a 20 percent increase from the previous year and aims to address player dissatisfaction over remuneration issues that led to protests at the French Open and Wimbledon. Notable players, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have been advocating for better financial treatment under the initiative called Project RedEye. The prize fund will provide $5.5 million each for the singles champions and over £100,000 for first-round exits. A new player advisory council will be established post-tournament to enhance player communication and welfare considerations.

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