As US Open announces As US Open announces biggest ever prize money total in tennis history ($85 million), here’s a look at how tennis’ four Grand Slams compareThe increases at Flushing Meadows — where last year’s total compensation was $75 million — come as the sport’s leading players have been in discussions with each of the four major tournaments in a bid to receive a higher percentage of revenues at the US Open, Wimbledon, French Open and Australian Open.US Open has always been at the forefront of the tennis world when it comes to prize money distribution, the first Grand Slam that announced pay parity all the way back in 1973, championed by Billie Jean King. On Wednesday, the tournament announced th… [3392 chars]https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/tennis/us-open-biggest-ever-prize-money-grand-slams-compare-10174228/
