Why Is US Open the Richest Grand Slam Event in Tennis?
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It’s time for the final Grand Slam event of the season and the players are set to get things started at the US Open 2021. Over the years, this Grand Slam event is considered the richest in terms of offering prize money and receiving overall revenue from the sponsors.
The US Open 2021 will set a new record in prize money, with the $57.5 million on offer surpassing the previous record of 2019, prior to the COVID-19 pandemic. The revenue generated through broadcasting rights is also the highest as compared to the other Grand Slam events.
World’s largest companies are associated with the US Open 2021
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Companies such as Rolex, Mercedes, J.P. Morgan, American Express, Emirates too name a few. Even ESPN, Wilison, IBM, Deloitte are associated with this prestigious event. When a particular event is decorated with such magnanimous sponsors, it is natural for the event to reveal such huge amounts.
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The US Open 2021 will begin on the 30th of August and will end on the 13th of September. This season, fans will be allowed to watch the matches from the stadiums with 100% full capacity. On the other hand, there is a slight disappointment as Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Dominic Thiem have decided to skip the tournament this year due to injuries.
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However, on the brighter side, superstars like Novak Djokovic, Naomi Osaka, and Serena Williams will be headlining the event. With the way Djokovic has performed at the Grand Slam events this year, he will surely be considered the favorite to lift his 21st Grand Slam title.
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Besides, it’ll be interesting to see if Williams can claim her much-awaited 24th Grand Slam title. We wish all the players the best of luck for the upcoming matches.
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