US Open 2025 Makes History with Unprecedented $90 Million Prize Money Pool

Record-Breaking Prize Pool at US Open 2025

The US Open has shattered records for the largest prize pool in tennis history, with the 2025 edition featuring a staggering $90 million in total prize money – a 20% increase from the $75 million awarded in 2024.

This historic purse positions the US Open well ahead of other Grand Slam events, with singles champions earning more than double what they would receive at the Australian Open.

Prize Money Breakdown

The tournament offers substantial rewards across all levels:
– Men’s and women’s singles champions: $5 million each
– First-round winners: $110,000
– Winning doubles teams will split $1 million

Players are guaranteed significant earnings at every stage:
– Semifinalists: $1.26 million
– First-round participation: $110,000
– Round of 64: $154,000
– Round of 32: $237,000

Historical Significance

The US Open made history in 1973 as the first Grand Slam tournament to award equal prize money to men’s and women’s singles champions. This milestone came after Billie Jean King threatened to boycott the tournament, following a $15,000 pay disparity in 1972.

The tournament’s growth has been remarkable – in 2003, singles champions received $1 million for the first time, with total prize money of $17 million. Two decades later, both figures have increased more than fivefold.

2025 Champions

In the women’s singles competition, Aryna Sabalenka claimed victory over Amanda Anisimova, earning the $5 million top prize. Anisimova, reaching her second straight grand slam final, secured $2.5 million. In the men’s final, Carlos Alcaraz emerged victorious against Jannik Sinner, claiming the $5 million prize, while Sinner took home $2.5 million as runner-up.