US Open Sets Record Prize Money of 90 Million Dollars
new york, zaterdag, 9 augustus 2025.
The US Open tennis tournament has reached a new milestone with a record prize money of 90 million dollars, with the winners of the men’s and women’s singles each receiving 5 million dollars. This represents a 39% increase compared to 2024. The organisers have also set aside 5 million dollars for player expenses, including a travel allowance of 1,000 dollars and hotel accommodations. This new prize money marks a significant step in the appreciation and support of professional tennis players, despite ongoing discussions about player income.
US Open Sets Record Prize Money of 90 Million Dollars
The US Open tennis tournament has reached a new milestone with a record prize money of 90 million dollars, with the winners of the men’s and women’s singles each receiving 5 million dollars. This represents a 39% increase compared to 2024, where the total prize money rose from 75 million dollars to 90 million dollars. The organisers have also set aside 5 million dollars for player expenses, including a travel allowance of 1,000 dollars and hotel accommodations. This new prize money marks a significant step in the appreciation and support of professional tennis players, despite ongoing discussions about player income [1][2][3].
Significant Increase Across All Rounds
The increase in prize money is not only visible among the winners but extends across all rounds of the tournament. Players who are eliminated in the first round of the singles receive 110,000 dollars, a 10% increase compared to last year. In the second round, players receive 237,000 dollars, 400,000 dollars in the third round, and 660,000 dollars in the quarter-finals. This distribution is intended to offer a fairer income to players who are eliminated early in the tournament [2][3][4].
New Mixed Doubles Format
In addition to the increase in prize money for singles and doubles matches, the US Open is also introducing a new mixed doubles format. This competition will take place during Fan Week, from 19 to 20 August, and will award 1 million dollars in prize money to the winners. Eight of the sixteen teams will be selected based on their combined singles rankings, while the remaining eight teams will receive wild cards. Although the format change has been criticised by some players, such as Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori, who view it as a ‘pseudo-exhibition’ and ‘profound injustice’, the US Tennis Association emphasises that this change will increase the visibility of mixed doubles and inspire more people to play tennis [1][2][5].
Discussions on Revenue Distribution
The announcement of the record prize money comes at a time when there is much discussion about revenue distribution in tennis. Players such as Novak Djokovic, who founded the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), have criticised the fact that players receive only between 15% and 20% of the revenue from the Grand Slams, while American team sports give players approximately 50% of the revenue. The PTPA has even filed an antitrust lawsuit against the four Grand Slams, although the majors have recently been removed from the complaint. The US Open hopes that the increase in prize money will contribute to a fairer distribution of revenues [3][4][5].
Impact on Tennis
The record prize money of the US Open has a significant impact on tennis. It not only provides players with greater financial security but also encourages participation and improves the quality of the tournament. The US Open will be held from 24 August to 7 September 2025, with Jannik Sinner defending the men’s title and Aryna Sabalenka the women’s title. With the introduction of the new mixed doubles format and the increase in prize money, the US Open 2025 is set to attract much attention and continue to shape the sport [1][2][3].