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US Open 2025: Record prize money of 85 million – the big winners!
The 2025 US Open begins on August 24th in Flushing Meadows with record prize money of $85 million.
US Open 2025: Record prize money of 85 million – the big winners!
The 2025 US Open begins on August 24th at Flushing Meadows and boasts a record-breaking total prize money of $85 million, an increase of 20% compared to last year. As reported, the men's and women's singles winners will each receive $5 million, an increase from $3.6 million in 2024.
The increase in sales is also reflected in the prize money for doubles and mixed doubles disciplines, which were increased by 20% and 425% respectively. While the junior competition does not offer any prize money, the distribution across the various disciplines is significant. For the doubles, the winners will receive $1 million per team, the finalists will receive $500,000, and the mixed doubles team will also receive $1 million for winning.
Prize money distribution in detail
The prize money is distributed across various competitions. According to usopentennisinfo.com the breakdown is as follows:
| Competition | winner | finalist | Semifinalist | Quarterfinalist | Round of 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Singles (men and women) | $5,000,000 | $2,500,000 | $1,260,000 | $660,000 | $400,000 |
| Doubles (per team) | $1,000,000 | $500,000 | $250,000 | $125,000 | $75,000 |
| Mixed (per team) | $1,000,000 | $400,000 | $200,000 | $100,000 | $20,000 |
An additional $1.6 million will be awarded for wheelchair tennis competitions, highlighting the tournament's inclusive approach. The US Open remains the highest-paying tennis event on the calendar, even surpassing the prizes of the prestigious Grand Slams such as Wimbledon, the Australian Open and the French Open, as sportsillustrated.de notes.
Equal pay for men and women, enforced since 1973, remains another important aspect of the US Open. This ensures that both male and female players see their achievements rewarded at the same level. The price increases are not only a sign of the economic success of the tournament, but also an important contribution to supporting the athletes in their careers by covering travel, equipment and training costs.