The incredible gift of the 2026 US Open to all participating tennis players

The organization of the US Open 2026 has made a curious decision that is a very commendable gesture in the ongoing discussion between tennis players and Grand Slams regarding the distribution of all the economic gains generated by these tournaments. 

Much has been said this year about the angry protests from both circuits regarding how low the prize money is compared to the revenue generated at each tournament. The players are the main stars of the show, but they do not feel adequately rewarded for it. There was even talk of a possible boycott at Roland Garros, and although things have calmed down, there remains an undercurrent about the need to restructure the distribution of money.

This appreciated gesture of courtesy from the US Open 2026 coincides with the largest prize money in history

In that ecosystem, the US Open 2026 has taken a step forward with the announcement of the largest prize money in history, totaling 108 million dollars, with 5.5 million allocated to the tournament champions. In a previous article, we reviewed this and outlined how much the players will earn based on the round in which they fall.

However, the tournament wanted to go a step further and have a gesture of courtesy that is interpreted as a clear signal that they acknowledge the possibility of changing the situation and granting more relevance and comfort to the players. 

A welcome surprise!

Players received a $2,500 Uber credit and $1,000 American Express gift card upon arrival to New York to help cover costs as they pursue a Grand Slam title. pic.twitter.com/AjCvWGwFLK

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) August 28, 2026

In a video shared on their social media profile, the US Open informs that all players competing in Flushing Meadows over the next three weeks, including those from the qualifying rounds, receive $2,500 to spend on Uber Eats and $1,000 on an American Express card to help cover their expenses during their stay at the tournament.

Perhaps this has been done behind the scenes on other occasions, but the truth is that announcing it this way is a step forward and, judging by the reaction of the players who were recorded when receiving the information, it is clear that this is something significant.

This is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble regalo del US Open 2026 a todos los tenistas participantes