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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

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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

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This year&rsquo;s US Open purse will reach $108 million, representing the largest player compensation package in the sport&rsquo;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&rsquo;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:
<ul>
<li>Steve Flink, Tennis Hall of Fame Journalist and Author of &ldquo;The Immortals of American Tennis&rdquo;</li>
<li>Aleco Azqueta, Bacardi Global VP of Marketing</li>
<li>Christian Basnigh, Influencer &amp; Creator of &lsquo;Christian&rsquo;s Court&rsquo;</li>
<li>Anthony Sama, NYC Parks Department Flushing Meadow Park Administrator</li>
</ul>

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US Open 2026: Live From Billie Jean King National Tennis Center Day One

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