The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has unveiled historic prize money figures for the upcoming 2025 US Open, with total player compensation soaring to an unprecedented $90 million. This marks a 20% increase from last year’s $75 million—already the highest purse the sport had ever seen.
Every stage of the tournament, from the opening rounds to the finals, will feature significant increases, with all matches across all categories receiving double-digit percentage raises compared to the 2024 event. The USTA emphasized its continued commitment to boosting earnings for athletes at all levels of the tournament.
Singles prize money increases across the board
- Champions, $5 million: The main draw singles champions in both the men’s and women’s competitions will each take home $5 million, a 39% increase from the 2024 winner’s check of $3.6 million. This is now the most lucrative winner’s payout in professional tennis.
- Finalists will earn $2.5 million, up 39%
- Semifinalists will receive $1.26 million, a 26% boost
- Quarterfinalists get $660,000, up 25%
- Round of 16 players will see their payout rise to $400,000, a 23% increase
This expansion builds on the USTA’s recent efforts to more evenly distribute funds across the draw, including generous allocations to the early rounds and qualifying competition.
Doubles and mixed doubles champions earn $1 million for the first time
For the first time in US Open history, winning teams in men’s doubles, women’s doubles, and mixed doubles will each receive $1 million. Overall, the doubles prize pool has jumped by 23%, reaching $4.78 million, up from $3.89 million in 2024.
Qualifying tournament hits record $8 million
The prize pot for the men’s and women’s qualifying tournaments has also reached a record high, totaling $8 million, a 10% rise from last year. This ensures that more players have a financial cushion while striving to make the main draw.
Additional player support
Beyond prize money, the US Open continues to offer comprehensive support to all main draw and qualifying competitors:
- A $1,000 travel stipend for each player
- Two hotel rooms at the official player hotel (or $600/day for alternative accommodation)
- Free racquet stringing for up to five racquets per round
These measures represent an additional $5 million in logistical and operational support, helping to ease the financial burden on players participating in one of the most demanding events on the tennis calendar.
The prize money increases at Flushing Meadows come amid ongoing conversations between top players and organizers of the four Grand Slam tournaments. In March, top players such as Coco Gauff, Iga Swiatek, Jessica Pegula, Novak Djokovic, and 2024 US Open champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, co-signed a letter addressed to the leadership of all four majors, calling for a greater share of tournament revenue and more say in key decisions affecting their careers.
