US Open Prize Money Reaches Historic High of $90 Million for 2025 Edition
The 2025 US Open is set to make history with its unprecedented prize pool of $90 million, marking a 20% increase from the previous year’s figure of $75 million. This substantial financial commitment underscores the US Open’s position as the leading tennis tournament in terms of prize money, surpassing that of other Grand Slam events.
Increased Earnings for Players
Each singles champion in the 2025 tournament will receive a prize of $5 million, a significant rise from the $3.6 million won by last year’s champions, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka. Doubles teams will also benefit significantly, with the winning team taking home $1 million.
The 2025 US Open kicks off on August 19 with the mixed doubles tournament, which has successfully attracted top singles players, with 14 confirmed teams slated to compete.
Confirmed Mixed Doubles Teams Include:
- Jannik Sinner & Emma Navarro
- Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu
- Alexander Zverev & Belinda Bencic
- Taylor Fritz & Elena Rybakina
- Jack Draper & Paula Badosa
- Novak Djokovic & Olga Danilovic
- Ben Shelton & Taylor Townsend
- Holger Rune & Amanda Anisimova
- Francis Tiafoe & Madison Keys
- Casper Ruud & Iga Swiatek
- Daniil Medvedev & Mirra Andreeva
- Tommy Paul & Jessica Pegula
- Reilly Opelka & Venus Williams
- Andrea Vavassori & Sara Errani
Singles Tournament Breakdown
Starting from August 24, the singles tournaments will commence, with the women’s final scheduled for September 6 and the men’s final on September 7. The prize distribution for the singles is structured as follows:
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | $5,000,000 |
| Finalist | $2,500,000 |
| Semifinalist | $1,260,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | $660,000 |
| Round of 16 | $400,000 |
| Round of 32 | $237,000 |
| Round of 64 | $154,000 |
| Round of 128 | $110,000 |
Simply participating in the tournament guarantees players a six-figure payout, with $110,000 awarded to those reaching the Round of 128.
Doubles Prize Payouts
The doubles tournament also offers enticing payouts, although the mixed doubles prize money only extends to the Round of 16:
| Position | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champions | $1,000,000 |
| Finalists | $500,000 |
| Semifinalists | $250,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | $125,000 |
| Round of 16 | $75,000 |
| Round of 32 | $45,000 |
| Round of 128 | $30,000 |
Current Favorites and Expectations
DraftKings lists Jannik Sinner as the slight favorite to win the men’s singles at +110, followed by Carlos Alcaraz at +185. Among the women, Aryna Sabalenka leads the field at +250, with Iga Swiatek closely trailing at +330.
Conclusion: A New Era of Prize Money in Tennis
The US Open’s record-breaking prize pool reflects the tournament’s ongoing commitment to the sport, encouraging top talent to participate while ensuring fair compensation for their efforts. This landmark increase is not only a testament to the growing popularity of tennis but also sets a new standard for prize distributions in professional sports. As the tournament approaches, the excitement builds not just for the matches themselves but for the unprecedented financial stakes involved. The implications of this trend may influence future Grand Slam tournaments, prompting a re-evaluation of their own prize structures in a bid to remain competitive.
