The US Tennis Association has some good news for players participating in the US Open 2009 Grand Slam. The prize money has been increased by nearly 6% to a record $21.6 million. The winner of US Open 2009 Men’s and Women’s Singles will receive $1.6 million.

It’s not all, as the top 3 finishers at the US Open will receive an additional bonus money upto $2.6 million. Roger Federer won a record $2.4 million in 2007 and Kim Clijsters won $2.2 million in 2005. Roger Federer won US Open last year beating Andy Murray in straight sets.

The tournament starts on August 31, 2009.