The U.S. Open prize purse will be increased by more than $ 2 m . The total prize money at Flushing Meadows will top $ 25 m . This prize money could leave a potential grand total of $ 50 m . ` We believe the additional prize money , as well as how it will be strategically distributed , will help alleviate some of the pressure , '' said Jon Vegosen , U.S. Tennis Association ( The prizes purse will continue to be equal for both men and women .
The U.S. Open prize purse will be increased by more than $ 2 m . The total prize money at Flushing Meadows will top $ 25 m . This prize money could leave a potential grand total of $ 50 m . The prizes purse will continue to be equal for both men and women .