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The US Open organizers have announced the prize money for the winners, with the tournament organizers saying that the winners of the men’s and women’s singles championships will each receive $5 million.

The amount is 39% higher than last year’s $3.6 million.

In total, there is a prize pool of $90 million, which is the largest in tennis history.

In each round, players who advance to the quarterfinals will receive $660,000, while semifinalists will receive $1.26 million, while finalists will receive $2.5 million.

This is a 20% increase compared to last year’s $75 million.

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Meanwhile, each player will receive a $1,000 travel stipend and two hotel rooms at the official player’s hotel.

The US Open tournament runs from August 18 to September 7.