The new record adds another frontier to the arms race between the Grand Slams, as players focus on how much tournament revenue they get.

After the Wimbledon ended last month, the focus now shifts to the US Open - the final Grand Slam of the year, which starts on August 26 at the Flushing Meadows. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will lead the men's and women's fields,

The increases at Flushing Meadows — where last year's total compensation was $75 million — come as the sport's leading players have been in discussions with each of the four major tournaments in a bid to receive a higher percentage of revenues at the US Open,