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Monday, August 3, 2009
The 2009 US Open purse will top $21.6 million, marking the third consecutive year that the tournament's prize money has increased by $1 million. In addition to the base purse of $21.6 million, the top three men's and top three women's finishers in the Olympus US Open Series may earn up to an additional $2.6 million in bonus prize money at the US Open, providing a potential total payout of $24.2 million.
Both the men's and women's US Open singles champions will earn a record $1.6 million with the ability to earn an additional $1 million in bonus prize money (for a total $2.6 million potential payout) based on their performances in the Olympus US Open Series. In addition, both US Open singles champions will receive a new 2010 Lexus IS Convertible.
The Olympus US Open Series Bonus Challenge rewards the top three men's and top three women's finishers each year with bonus prize money at the US Open and has resulted in the largest paychecks in tennis history for men (2007 - Roger Federer, $2.4 million) and women (2005 - Kim Clijsters, $2.2 million).
from http://www.usopen.org/en_US/news/articles/2009-08-03/200908031249329565216.html
What else can I help you with?
What is the prize money for the winner of the US Open?
$1,600,000
What is the prize money in Irish open golf tournament?
The 2015 Irish Open Golf winner's prize was £416,000.
What is the prize money for women at the Australian Open?
A$2,100,000 for the winner
Which Grand Slam offers the most prize money to the winner?
The United States Open
What is the prize money for the winner of the US Open golf?
Just over $1.6 mil.
Can you divide your prize money between the winner and runner up in tennis French Open despite who win and who loss?
No. there is separate for both of them.
What is the prize money at the Cincinnati open?
The prize money is $2,340,000
What does the amateur win in the US Open?
Whoever finishes runner up to him will get all the first place money and the second place money.
How much money does the second place winner of the US open win if there is a tie?
In the U.S. Open, the prize money for the second place winner is predetermined and does not change based on ties. As of 2023, the runner-up in the singles events receives $1.5 million. If there were to be a tie for second place, the prize money would typically be split between the tied players, but this scenario is rare in the tournament's format.
What else besides prize money does the us open winner receive?
In addition to prize money, the US Open winner receives a trophy, a commemorative jacket, and a significant number of ranking points that can elevate their status in the professional tennis world. They also earn a place in history as a champion of one of the most prestigious Grand Slam tournaments in the world.
What tournament highest prize money in grand slam tennis?
There are about four tennis grand slams in the world. The Australian Open is worth $33 million, Wimbledon is worth $42.4 million, the French Open is $34.5 million while the US Open is $34 million.
2010 Australian Open Tennis Men Winner prize pool breakdown?
$2,100,000
