The US Open is set to cement its status as tennis's most lucrative Grand Slam tournament, announcing a groundbreaking prize money fund for the 2025 championships that will smash through the $100 million barrier for the very first time.
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has confirmed the total player compensation will reach an unprecedented $100.2 million, setting a new benchmark for the sport and representing a significant 13.5% increase from the 2024 total. This historic move continues the tournament's long-standing tradition of leading the way in player financial rewards.
A Rising Tide Lifts All Boats
The record-breaking injection of funds is designed to benefit competitors at every stage of the tournament. While the specific breakdown for each round is still to be finalized and announced closer to the event, the USTA has emphasised a commitment to increasing rewards for early-round participants.
This strategy ensures that a greater share of the wealth is distributed to a wider pool of players, helping to support the professional journey of those who may not reach the latter stages of the competition.
Continuing a Legacy of Leadership
This announcement is the latest chapter in the US Open's history of financial innovation within the sport. The Flushing Meadows-based tournament was a pioneer, becoming the first Grand Slam to offer $1 million in total prize money back in 1984, and the first to award $1 million to a singles champion in 1995.
The 2025 edition, scheduled for its usual late-August to early-September slot, will once again see the world's best players battle it out on the hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York, now competing for the richest prize in tennis history.
