US Open 2025: New York Grand Slam breaks records with $90 million
24 August - 7 September 2025, New York The last tennis Grand Slam of the season arrives with historic records. The 145th edition of the US Open starts on Sunday, August 24, at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center with a record prize fund of $90 million, representing a 20 percent year-over-year increase. Record prize money Financial rewards have reached new heights. Singles winners will receive $5 million (39% increase), with finalists earning $2.5 million. Even first-round losses are better compensated - $110,000 represents a ten percent increase. The main singles competition budget amounts to $31.62 million, confirming the US Open as one of the world's most lucrative tournaments. Format innovations For the first time in history, the tournament lasts 15 days with a Sunday start. The first women's final will take place on Saturday, September 6, with the men's final traditionally on Sunday. Mixed doubles was moved to qualifying week and reduced to 16 pairs. Sta...