The 2025 US Open will be the richest tennis tournament in history, with prize money topping $90 million. Organisers announced on Wednesday that this year’s men’s and women’s singles champions will each receive $5 million — a sharp 39% jump from last year’s $3.6 million.

The overall purse represents a 20% increase from 2024’s $75 million. Players advancing to later rounds will also see big boosts: singles runners-up get $2.5 million, semifinalists $1.26 million, and quarterfinalists $660,000. 

For the first time, men’s, women’s, and mixed doubles champions will each take home $1 million per team.

The pay rise follows calls from top players for all Grand Slam events to increase earnings. US Open officials say the hike applies to every round, ensuring double-digit percentage gains for all events. An extra $5 million is also set aside for player expenses, including a $1,000 travel stipend and hotel accommodation or a $600 daily allowance.

Qualifying matches begin August 18, with the main draw running from August 24 to September 7. This year also introduces a bold change in mixed doubles, now scheduled for August 19–20, ahead of singles play. High-profile pairs like Carlos Alcaraz & Emma Raducanu, Jannik Sinner & Emma Navarro, Casper Ruud & Iga Świątek, and Aryna Sabalenka & Grigor Dimitrov will feature.

The USTA says the shift aims to give mixed doubles more attention and reduce scheduling clashes, though defending champions Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori have criticised it as a “pseudo-exhibition” that disrespects the category.

Half of the 16-team draw will be wild cards, while the rest qualify through combined singles rankings.