The US Open 2025 will break records with the largest purse in tennis history, reaching an astounding $90 million. Organizers revealed on Wednesday that the men’s and women’s singles champions will each earn a massive $5 million, marking a 39% increase from the 2024 prize of $3.6 million.
Record-Setting Prize Pool
This year’s prize purse will represent a 20% increase from last year’s $75 million. Significant raises will also be seen throughout the competition, with singles finalists set to receive $2.5 million (a 26% increase), semifinalists earning $1.26 million (a 26% increase), and quarterfinalists receiving $660,000 (a 25% increase).
For the first time in the tournament’s history, winning teams in men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles will each be awarded $1 million in prize money.
Player Expenses and Support
To further support players, $5 million has been set aside for player expenses. This includes a $1,000 travel stipend for each player and accommodations at the official player hotel, with additional allowances for those staying elsewhere.
Background on Prize Increase
The decision to increase the prize purse comes after some of the world’s top players requested a substantial boost in prize money from the US Open, Australian Open, French Open, and Wimbledon.
The US Open responded by ensuring significant double-digit percentage increases across all rounds for all players, with particular focus on rewarding athletes who make deep runs in singles.
“The US Open has made a deliberate and concerted effort to ensure double-digit percentage increases from 2024 in all rounds of all events for all players,” the tournament organizers stated.
Mixed Doubles Changes
This year’s US Open will also introduce controversial changes to the mixed doubles competition, which will now be held on August 19 and 20 before the main singles events begin. Some of the biggest names in tennis will participate, including Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Świątek.
The goal is to attract more fans and provide broadcasters with a larger spotlight on mixed doubles. However, the change has drawn criticism, including from defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who called the new format a “pseudo-exhibition” that disrespects certain players.
The 16-team mixed doubles field will consist of eight teams selected by ranking and eight wild-card entries, with the US Tennis Association asserting that the new format will elevate the competition and inspire more people to engage with the sport.
US Open 2025 Schedule
Qualifying begins: August 18
Main singles draws: August 24 – September 7
