09:11  ,  July 19, 2019

US Open 2019 sets up record prize pool

The prize fund of the US Open 2019 will be record 57 million dollars, Fox Business reported

Last year, this amount was $ 53 million.

The winners of the men’s and women’s singles tournaments will each receive a record $3.85 million payout, while the runners-up will earn $1.9 million each. Players who lose in the first round will still receive $58,000 each.

Over the past four years, the US Open prize pool has grown by 47%.

The tournament is scheduled be held from August 26 to September 8 this year.

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