US Open Sets Record $108M Prize Pool, Champions Earn $5.5M
#USTennis #GrandSlamUS Open singles champions will earn a record $5.5 million, with total prize money rising 20% to $108 million. First-round payouts hit $140,000. The USTA also launched a $2 million player support program. read more
Sabalenka warns of Grand Slam boycott over pay
#Tennis #GrandSlamTop-ranked Aryna Sabalenka threatened a potential player boycott over Grand Slam prize share disputes, stating players deserve a larger revenue percentage. She joined top players criticizing French Open's declining revenue share from 15.5% to 14.9%. read more
Historic Top Four Clash at Australian Open
#AustralianOpen #GrandSlamThe top four seeds—Alcaraz, Sinner, Zverev, and Djokovic—reach the Australian Open semifinals. Each aims for history: a career Slam, a three-peat, a first major, or a 25th Grand Slam title. The stage is set for a historic weekend in Melbourne. read more