SportsSunday, 30 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
US Open 2026 begins in New York with record prize money and top-ranked stars
The 2026 US Open starts in New York with a record ₹907 crore prize pool, while Djokovic, Alcaraz and Sabalenka headline the draw.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the US Open tennis tournament began in New York and will run until September 13, 2026, with a record prize pool of ₹907 crore and top players such as Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka in action.
Key specifics
- The 2026 US Open is being held in New York and ends on September 13, 2026.
- The total prize money is a record ₹907 crore in the tournament’s history.
- Men’s and women’s singles champions will receive ₹46.2 crore each.
- Players losing in the first round will still get ₹1.17 crore, according to the report.
- Novak Djokovic is chasing a record 25th Grand Slam, while Carlos Alcaraz aims to defend his title.
Exam lens
Question type: sports records and tournament facts, New York venue, September 13 end date, ₹907 crore prize pool, Djokovic’s 25th Grand Slam chase — a TNPSC-style current affairs question on major international tennis events.