US Open Tennis vs US Open Golf Prize Money Comparison

The US Open is a famous sporting event, which has immense importance in the calendar year. However, there is a US Open event in two different sporting fields, tennis and golf. Both sports are very popular in the American region and there are a lot of individuals who engage in these elegant games.

As the US Open is soon to begin, we make a comparison with the two respective sports. They are two sports that offer the highest amount in prizes as compared to the other sports. These two respective sports come in the category of elite sports. 

US Open is a highly prestigious event 

However, the prize money to be won by the winner of the US Open 2021 tennis event will pocket $2.5 million whereas the winner of the US Open 2021 golf event will receive $2.25 million. The winner in tennis will bag a sum slightly higher than the winner of the golf event. 

The US Open 2021 tennis will begin on the 30th of August and will end on the 12th of September. As compared to the previous season, fans will be allowed to enter the stadiums to watch their favorite players in action. 

Unfortunately, five-time champion Roger Federer, former champion Rafael Nadal and defending champion Dominic Thiem are not going to be seen this year due to their problems with injuries. 

Nonetheless, World No. 1 Novak Djokovic along with Naomi Osaka and Serena Williams will be headlining the event this season. It will be interesting to see if the Serb can make it four out of four Grand Slams this season. All eyes will be on Williams as she chases her much-awaited 24th Grand Slam title. We wish them all the best for the upcoming matches. 

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