US Open 2025: Record Prizes and Salary Increase for Players
The US Open, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments worldwide, has announced a significant increase in prize money for its 2025 edition. The total prize pool will amount to almost $85 million dollars, marking a milestone in the tournament’s history. This increase reflects the organization’s commitment to the athletes and the continuous growth of the sport. The singles champions, in both the women’s and men’s categories, will receive a record sum of $5 million dollars each. This 39% increase over the previous year highlights the value of the players and their dedication to the game. In addition to the increase in individual prizes, the total compensation for players has experienced a 20% increase, reaching $90 million dollars. This figure represents the largest amount of money awarded in the history of tennis, consolidating the US Open as a benchmark event in terms of remuneration for professionals. The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA) revealed the details of the prizes on Wednesday, also highlighting the inclusion of a new mixed doubles event, whose main prize will be $1 million dollars. The individual competition will begin on Sunday, August 24, extending the duration of the tournament from 14 to 15 days. These increases at Flushing Meadows, where last year’s total compensation was $75 million, come after the sport’s top players held conversations with the four major tournaments to receive a higher percentage of revenue.In Wimbledon, prize money increased by approximately 7% to about $73 million according to the exchange rate when the All England Club announced payments to players. The singles champions received around $4 million each. In New York, the winning teams in women’s and men’s doubles will receive $1 million, a new record for those events at the US Open, where total prize money for qualifying will increase to $8 million, a 10% increase. The $85 million in prize money for the 2025 US Open includes singles, doubles, qualifying, and wheelchair events. Wednesday’s news comes after the USTA announced in May that its main stadium, Arthur Ashe Stadium, would be renovated as part of an $800 million project touted as the “largest single investment” in US Open history.Since then, some players have held conversations with the most important tournaments.
