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US Open Sets Record $90 Million Purse for 2025, With $5 Million to Singles Champions

An equalized payout plan with new player-support measures makes the New York major the highest-paying Grand Slam of 2025.

Overview

  • The total player compensation is $90 million, a 20% increase from 2024’s $75 million and the largest purse in tennis history.
  • Singles payouts are set at $5,000,000 for champions and $2,500,000 for finalists, with $1,260,000 for semifinalists down to $110,000 for first-round participants.
  • Doubles and mixed doubles champions earn $1,000,000 per team, with increased round-by-round rewards and equal pay across men’s and women’s draws.
  • The USTA is covering select costs, including a $1,000 travel stipend, two hotel rooms at the official hotel or $600 per day, and free stringing of up to five racquets per round.
  • The US Open leads all 2025 Grand Slams in prize money, and the tournament concludes with Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner for the men’s title and the No. 1 ranking.