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US Open Announces Record $90 Million Prize Pool

The 20 percent boost over last year reflects a strategic redistribution plan that raises payouts from qualifying rounds through to the singles finals.

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Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after defeating Taylor Fritz in the men's singles final of the 2024 U.S. Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.
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Overview

  • USTA raised the total prize pool to $90 million, a 20% increase over 2024’s $75 million.
  • Each singles champion will receive $5 million, up 39% from the previous year’s $3.6 million.
  • Men’s and women’s doubles champions and the new mixed doubles winners will each earn $1 million.
  • Payouts across every round have risen by double digits, with qualifying tournament funds climbing 10% to $8 million.
  • Singles competition will begin on a Sunday for the first time to extend the tournament to 15 days and spotlight a revamped mixed doubles event.