“2025 US Open prize money sets record for largest purse in tennis history,” US Open Tennis’s official handle posted on social media.

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Hike in prize money

“This summer’s New York showcase will be the first tennis event to reach $90 million in total player compensation, with the USTA once again offering the largest purse in tennis history. This amount tops the total $75 million in 2024, the previous highest purse in tennis history, with an increase of 20%” states the official website of the US Open.

“The men’s and women’s singles champions at the 2025 US Open will each take home $5 million, up 39% from the $3.6 million awarded in 2024, making it the largest winning payout in the sport.”

Various other out-of-pocket expenses are also being taken care of by the organizing committee, such as:

· Travel stipend of $1,000

· Two hotel rooms in the official player hotel or $600 per day if the player chooses to lodge at another accommodation

· Free racquet stringing of up to five racquets per round

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Prize money breakdown

Here is the full breakdown of prize money allocated to all women’s categories, as per the official US Open website:

WOMEN’S SINGLES (PER PLAYER)

Winner: $5,000,000

Runner-Up: $2,500,000

Semifinalists: $1,260,000

Quarterfinalists: $660,000

Round of 16: $400,000

Round of 32: $237,000

Round of 64: $154,000

Round of 128: $110,000

WOMEN’S DOUBLES (PER TEAM)

Winner: $1,000,000

Runner-Up: $500,000

Semifinalists: $250,000

Quarterfinalists: $125,000

Third Round: $75,000

Second Round: $45,000

First Round: $30,000

MIXED DOUBLES (PER TEAM)

Winner: $1,000,000

Runner-Up: $400,000

Semifinalists: $200,000

Quarterfinalists: $100,000

Round of 16: $20,000

OTHER

Wheelchair: $1,600,000