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- Fifty years ago, the US Open became the first sporting event in history to offer equal prize money for men and women competitors, and this anniversary will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open.
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Mar 14, 2023 · Fifty years ago, the US Open became the first sporting event in history to offer equal prize money for men and women competitors, and this anniversary will be the central theme of the 2023 US Open.
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Mar 30, 2023 · In 1973, the US Open made the groundbreaking call to offer equal prize money to its men’s and women’s champions, making tennis history and marking a cultural touchstone in the battle for equality. It was a striking change both in priority and payout.
Aug 30, 2023 · 2023 US Open Prize Money Breakdown. The total prize money and player compensation for this year’s US Open will be $65 million, an all-time record for the competition. That is about an 8% increase from the $60 million from last year.
Sep 8, 2023 · In 1973, exactly 50 years ago, the U.S. Open became the first major to pay men and women equally. That monumental decision proved to be way ahead of its time. The Australian Open has only consistently offered equal pay since 2001, and the French Open and Wimbledon didn’t follow suit until 2007.
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Aug 31, 2023 · On the opening night of the 2023 tournament, King celebrated the 50th anniversary of the US Open becoming the first sporting event to offer equal prize money to female and male competitors....
Mar 23, 2023 · In 1973, the US Open became the first of the four Grand Slam tournaments to offer equal prize money to men and women competitors, a pioneering move that shook the sport and began to reshape it toward a more equitable future.
Sep 4, 2023 · In 1973, Ban deodorant masked the stench with a $55,000 grant called the “Ban Equalizer,” making the U.S. Open the first Grand Slam tennis tournament to offer equal prize money for men and women.
