US Open announces record prize purse for 2025 competition

The final grand slam of the year is offering a jaw-dropping $90 million in prize money

The US Open is set to offer a record $90 million in prize money this year, marking the largest purse in tennis history and a 20 per cent increase from 2024.

Compensation increases at Flushing Meadows, following last year's $75 million total, come amidst a concerted effort by leading tennis players.

They are in discussions with all four major tournaments – the US Open, Wimbledon, French Open, and Australian Open – to secure a higher percentage of their substantial revenues.

At Wimbledon, which ended in July, prize money went up about 7 per cent to about $73 million at the exchange rate when the All England Club announced its player payments.

The singles champions were paid about $4 million apiece.

The prize pool for the US Open surpasses 2024's $75 million, the previous highest-ever purse.

Jannik Sinner of Italy returns a shot against Taylor Fritz of the United States during the 2024 US Open (Getty Images)

Men's and women's singles winners will earn $5 million each, up from $3.6 million in 2024.

Organisers confirmed double-digit percentage increases across all rounds and events, citing a "strategic focus on redistribution to the early rounds and qualifying tournament".

Singles action has been expanded to 15 days, from 24 August to 7 September, reflecting booming attendance.

A new mixed doubles format will be introduced over two days before the main competition at Flushing Meadows, aiming to feature more big-name singles players.

Last year, attendance topped one million fans for the first time.