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This year’s US Open purse will reach $108 million, representing the largest player compensation package in the sport’s history.Winners of the singles main draw will take home $5.5 million, according to a statement Thursday from the United States Tennis Association. Competitors in the first-round will receive $140,000. Overall compensation for this year’s tournament is up 20% from last year, according to the USTA. Hosts Tim Stenovec and Molly Smith broadcast live from the Billie Jean King National Center

On today's episode:

• Steve Flink, Tennis Hall of Fame Journalist and Author of “The Immortals of American Tennis”
• Aleco Azqueta, Bacardi Global VP of Marketing
• Christian Basnigh, Influencer & Creator of ‘Christian’s Court’
• Anthony Sama, NYC Parks Department Flushing Meadow Park Administrator