Big Bucks for Singles Champions at the 2025 US Open: new prize money record on the horizon
In the world of tennis, the highly anticipated US Open is set to make history this year. The men's showdown will take place on the 7th of September, with the women's final scheduled for the 6th.
The champions of the 2025 US Open men’s and women’s singles competitions will each receive an unprecedented $5 million in prize money, a record high for a tennis Grand Slam tournament. This substantial sum outshines the prize money offered at other Grand Slam tournaments in 2025.
Here's a comparison of the singles champion prize money for the four Grand Slams:
| Grand Slam | Singles Champion Prize Money (USD equivalent) | |--------------|-----------------------------------------------| | US Open | $5,000,000 | | Wimbledon | ~$4,010,000 | | French Open | ~$2,970,000 | | Australian Open | ~$2,260,000 |
The US Open offers about $1 million more than its closest competitor, Wimbledon, demonstrating a significant lead in prize money.
The total prize pool at the 2025 US Open is an impressive $90 million, a 20% increase from 2024 and more than the total purses of the other Grand Slams combined. Notably, the prize money distribution is equal for men and women, maintaining the US Open’s long-standing pay parity for over 50 years.
Runner-up prize money at the US Open stands at $2.5 million, with semifinalists guaranteed $1.26 million.
The US Open isn't just leading in total prize money but also in the amount awarded to singles champions compared to the other Grand Slam events.
As the tournament approaches, tennis stars such as Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Coco Gauff eagerly anticipate their potential winnings at the US Open, although the exact amounts for this year's event have not been disclosed yet.
Last year's champions Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka each received a check for $3.6 million at the US Open in New York. Meanwhile, Madison Keys won the same amount ($AUS3.5 million) at the Australian Open in January.
This year, the US Open will also introduce a new format mixed doubles event, set to begin on the 19th and 20th of August. The US Open singles competitions will commence on the 24th of August.
The winners of the US Open singles competitions will receive their winnings on a date yet to be specified. This year's tournament promises to be an exciting event, not only for its historical prize money but also for the competitive spirit it fosters among the world's top tennis players.
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The US Open, with its record-breaking prize money of $5 million for each singles champion, is set to outshine other international Grand Slam tournaments in 2025, including Wimbledon, the French Open, and the Australian Open. Despite the exact amounts for this year's event remaining undisclosed, tennis stars like Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Coco Gauff are eagerly anticipating their potential winnings at the US Open.
