USTA Announces Historic $90 Million Prize Pool for 2025 U.S. Open

The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced a record-breaking $90 million prize pool for the 2025 U.S. Open, marking a 20% increase from the previous year and the largest in tennis history. This substantial boost reflects the USTA's commitment to enhancing player compensation and responding to ongoing calls from ATP and WTA players for fairer revenue sharing across the four Grand Slam tournaments.

The men's and women's singles champions will each receive $5 million, up from $3.6 million in 2024—a 39% increase. Prize money across all rounds and events will see double-digit percentage increases, ensuring broader benefits for athletes beyond the top ranks. This move aligns with demands from top players advocating for better compensation.

In addition to the prize money increase, the 2025 U.S. Open will introduce significant changes to its tournament format. The singles competitions will extend to 15 days for the first time, starting on Sunday, August 24, and concluding on September 7. This shift aligns the U.S. Open with other Grand Slam events like the Australian Open and the French Open, which have adopted similar schedules. The first round will be spread over three days—Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday—while the rest of the singles main draw schedule remains the same.

A new mixed doubles event will be introduced during the tournament's "Fan Week," scheduled for August 19-20 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The event features a 16-team draw, with eight teams qualifying based on combined singles rankings and the remaining eight as wild cards. The matches will feature shortened sets, no-advantage scoring, and tiebreakers, with the final being a traditional best-of-three sets to six games. The winning team will receive a $1 million prize, a significant increase from previous years.

World number four and WTA Player Council member Jessica Pegula expressed support for the revamped mixed doubles event but criticized the lack of communication between tournament organizers and players. She emphasized the need for better dialogue to ensure smoother implementation of such changes in the future.

On August 16, 2025, Emma Navarro and Tommy Paul withdrew from the upcoming restructured U.S. Open mixed doubles tournament. Navarro, currently ranked 11th, opted to play in the WTA 500 Monterrey event instead. Paul, ranked 16th and returning from injury, will use the time to prepare for singles play at Flushing Meadows. Navarro was initially paired with top-ranked Jannik Sinner, who must find a replacement by August 17 or also withdraw. Paul had been scheduled to team with Jessica Pegula, who will now partner with No. 5 Jack Draper, replacing Draper’s original teammate, Paula Bedosa, who withdrew due to a back injury.

The 2025 U.S. Open's total prize pool of $90 million surpasses the previous year's $75 million. In comparison, the 2025 Grand Slam champions earned varied sums: Australian Open victors received A$3.5 million ($2.28 million), French Open winners took home €2.55 million ($3 million), and Wimbledon champions secured £3 million ($4 million). These increases align with demands from top players advocating for better compensation.

The substantial increase in prize money follows advocacy from top players seeking a higher share of tournament revenues. This move is seen as a response to ongoing calls from ATP and WTA players for fairer revenue sharing across the four Grand Slams, ensuring broader benefits for athletes beyond the top ranks.

The USTA has also announced an $800 million investment to transform and modernize tennis facilities for the U.S. Open. The project marks the largest single investment in U.S. Open history and will feature a top-to-bottom renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, New York, as well as a new $250 million player performance center. The project is scheduled to be completed by the 2027 U.S. Open.

These developments underscore the USTA's commitment to enhancing the U.S. Open experience for players and fans alike, ensuring the tournament remains at the forefront of professional tennis.