Tiley says record US Open prize money aimed at giving players 'fair share'

U.S. Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley explained on Saturday that the record $108 million prize money for this year's U.S. Open was intended to ensure players received their fair share of the tournament's revenues. The U.S. Open set a new record for the largest purse in tennis history, following calls for enhanced compensation from top players.

Several prominent athletes, such as Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have requested a larger portion of revenue distribution for Grand Slam events. Tiley, appointed as USTA CEO in February, stated that player compensation has been a priority throughout his career. The men's and women's singles winners will each earn $5.5 million, marking a 10% increase from the previous year and the highest payout in Grand Slam singles history. First-round losers will receive $140,000, a 27% increase, also a Grand Slam record.