{"id":15725,"date":"2025-08-06T23:42:56","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T23:42:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2025\/08\/06\/us-open-sets-record-with-90-million-prize-pool-for-2025-championship\/"},"modified":"2025-08-06T23:42:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T23:42:56","slug":"us-open-sets-record-with-90-million-prize-pool-for-2025-championship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/indiabulletinusa.com\/wordpress\/2025\/08\/06\/us-open-sets-record-with-90-million-prize-pool-for-2025-championship\/","title":{"rendered":"US Open Sets Record with $90 Million Prize Pool for 2025 Championship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p>The US Open has announced an unprecedented prize money pool of $90 million for its upcoming 2025 tournament, setting a new record in tennis history. This figure marks a significant 20% increase from the previous year\u2019s $75 million. Both the men&#8217;s and women\u2019s singles champions will earn $5 million each, reflecting a 39% jump from the previous payout of $3.6 million.<\/p>\n<p>The runners-up will receive $2.5 million, while semifinalists will take home $1.26 million, showcasing a notable increase from 2024. <\/p>\n<p>The increase in prize money extends to all event categories. For the newly added mixed doubles event, the winning team will earn $1 million, a steep rise from the previous $200,000. Men\u2019s and women\u2019s doubles champions will also receive $1 million per team.<\/p>\n<p>Prize money for the qualifying rounds will see a 10% rise, bringing the total to $8 million. The wheelchair events are also getting more financial support, contributing to the overall prize fund that approaches $90 million across singles, doubles, qualifying rounds, and wheelchair categories.<\/p>\n<p>This prize money boost reflects ongoing efforts by players to advocate for a larger share of revenue. Notable athletes like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner have been vocal about the need for improved compensation. <\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the tournament will have an expanded 15-day schedule starting on August 24, coinciding with an $800 million renovation of Arthur Ashe Stadium, highlighting the USTA&#8217;s commitment to progress and fairness in the sport.<\/p>\n<h3>Breakdown of Prize Money for the US Open 2025:<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s &amp; Women&#8217;s Singles Main Draw<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Champion: $5,000,000<\/li>\n<li>Runner-Up: $2,500,000<\/li>\n<li>Semifinalists: $1,260,000<\/li>\n<li>Quarterfinalists: $660,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 16: $400,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 32: $237,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 64: $154,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 128: $110,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s &amp; Women&#8217;s Doubles Main Draw (per team)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Champions: $1,000,000<\/li>\n<li>Runners-Up: $500,000<\/li>\n<li>Semifinalists: $250,000<\/li>\n<li>Quarterfinalists: $125,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 16: $75,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 32: $45,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 64: $30,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mixed Doubles (per team)<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Champions: $1,000,000<\/li>\n<li>Runners-Up: $400,000<\/li>\n<li>Semifinalists: $200,000<\/li>\n<li>Quarterfinalists: $100,000<\/li>\n<li>Round of 16: $20,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Men&#8217;s &amp; Women&#8217;s Singles Qualifying<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Round of 32: $57,200<\/li>\n<li>Round of 64: $41,800<\/li>\n<li>Round of 128: $27,500<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This exciting announcement is a positive step towards making tennis more rewarding for its players.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The US Open has announced an unprecedented prize money pool of $90 million for its upcoming 2025 tournament, setting a new record in tennis history. 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