The US Open will distribute a record $90 million in prize money.

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La Jornada Newspaper, Thursday, August 7, 2025, p. a12

The U.S. Open announced that $90 million in prize money will be distributed this year, the largest purse in tennis history and 20 percent more than in 2024, when the total compensation was $75 million.

Top ATP and WTA players have called for a more equitable distribution of revenue across this season's four Grand Slams , as those at the top can benefit from increased prize money while lower-level players often struggle.

Novak Djokovic, Coco Gauff, as well as reigning champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, were among 20 players who signed a letter sent to the Big Four bosses in March, calling for more prize money and a greater say in decisions that directly impact them .

Now, the winners of the men's and women's singles categories will each receive $5 million, up from $3.6 million last year. The U.S. Open singles competition has been extended to 15 days due to increased attendance, and will run from August 24 to September 7.

This year sees the introduction of a new format for mixed doubles, which will feature many renowned players, as it will be played over two days in the week preceding the start of the main competition at Flushing Meadows. Attendance at the US Open surpassed one million fans for the first time in 2024.

At Wimbledon, which ended last month, prize money increased by about seven percent to approximately $73 million when the All England Club announced its payouts to players. Singles champions received about $4 million each.

The 2025 US tournament prize pool includes singles, doubles, and qualifying. The announcement comes after the United States Tennis Association announced in May that its main stadium, the Arthur Ashe Stadium, would be renovated as part of an $800 million project. It was touted as the largest investment in the tournament's history.

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La Jornada Newspaper, Thursday, August 7, 2025, p. a12