Players welcome record $108m US Open prize fund and will not stage protests

The US Open has announced a record prize fund of $108 million, representing a 20% increase, with players guaranteed $140,000 for reaching the first round. In response, the world's leading tennis players have agreed to suspend their protests at the tournament, which had previously led to media boycotts at the French Open and Wimbledon earlier this year. The announcement has been welcomed by players who have been demanding a greater share of tournament revenues.