The US Tennis Association (USTA), organizers of the US Open grand slam, has announced the largest prize purse in tennis history, with a total $90 million to be distributed to players for the 2025 edition.
For the first time at the tournament, winning teams in the men’s, women’s and mixed doubles will receive $1 million in prize money.
Big Relief For Top Stars
The increase in prize money comes after some of the world’s top players reportedly sent a letter to organizers of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open requesting a “substantial increase” in prize money.
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“The US Open has made a deliberate and concerted effort to ensure double-digit percentage increases from 2024 in all rounds of all events for all players, while at the same time significantly increasing the percentage of prize money for athletes playing deep into the singles draws,” said a press release on the US Open website.
20% Increase On Last Year’s Prize Purse
The total $90 million, meanwhile, represents a 20% increase on last year’s prize purse, which stood at $75 million and comes as in the wake of player’s lobbying the four major Grand Slams, the Australia Open, French open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, for a greater share of their growing revenues.
The $90 million includes $5 million in supporting costs, such as travel and expenses, for players in the main draw.
