US Open 2025: All you need to know about prize money & points on offer
The total prize pool of the US Open 2025 is $90,000,000.
Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner will return to Flushing Meadows to defend their title in what promises to be a crucial tournament that will see a thrilling race to the top of the rankings in both divisions.
Carlos Alcaraz is vying for the top spot, while 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic is going to play his first event since Wimbledon. The WTA division is packed with big names, including second and third-ranked Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek.
Mirra Andreeva, Jessica Pegula, and Elena Rybakina are the other favourites in a field that has several stars worthy of clinching the title.
The US Open 2025 has set a new record with a total prize pool of $90,000,000 (roughly ₹752 crores), marking a 20% increase from the $75 million (approx. ₹627 crores) awarded in 2024.
The singles champions in New York will each receive $5,000,000 (roughly ₹41.7 crores), which is 38.89% more than the amount earned by Sinner and Sabalenka last year.
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The runner-up will receive $2,500,000 (approximately ₹20.8 crores), marking a 38.89% increase from 2024. First-round participants are guaranteed $110,000 (roughly Rs. 91.6 lakhs), a 10% increase over the previous edition.
On the other hand, players eliminated in the first round of qualifying will earn $27,500 (roughly Rs. 22.9 lakhs), a similar 10% increase. Since 2015, overall prize money has grown by 113% (from $42,253,400), ensuring that every main draw round now offers at least a six-figure payout.
What is the prize money breakdown for US Open 2025 in singles, and how much will the winner earn?
| Round | Prize Money ($ USD) | Prize Money (€ EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | $5,000,000 | €4,350,000 |
| Finalist | $2,500,000 | €2,175,000 |
| Semi-finalist | $1,260,000 | €1,096,200 |
| Quarter-finalist | $660,000 | €574,200 |
| Round of 16 | $400,000 | €348,000 |
| Round of 32 | $237,000 | €206,190 |
| Round of 64 | $154,000 | €133,980 |
| Round of 128 | $110,000 | €95,700 |
| Q3 | $57,200 | €49,764 |
| Q2 | $41,800 | €36,366 |
| Q1 | $27,500 | €23,925 |
What is the prize money breakdown for US Open 2025 in doubles, and how much will the winner earn?
| Round | Prize Money ($ USD) | Prize Money (€ EUR) |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | $1,000,000 | €870,000 |
| Finalist | $500,000 | €435,000 |
| Semi-finalist | $250,000 | €217,500 |
| Quarter-finalist | $125,000 | €108,750 |
| R16 | $75,000 | €65,250 |
| R32 | $45,000 | €39,150 |
| R128 | $30,000 | €26,100 |
What is the points distribution for singles and doubles?
| Event | Winner | Runner-up | SF | QF | R16 | R32 | R64 | R128 |
| Men’s Singles | 2000 | 1300 | 800 | 400 | 200 | 100 | 50 | 10 |
| Men’s Doubles | 2000 | 1200 | 720 | 360 | 180 | 90 | 0 | N/A |
| Women’s Singles | 2000 | 1300 | 780 | 430 | 240 | 130 | 70 | 10 |
| Women’s Doubles | 2000 | 1300 | 780 | 430 | 240 | 130 | 10 | N/A |
When will the US Open 2025 take place?
The US Open 2025 will be held from August 25 to September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York.
What is the total prize pool of the US Open 2025?
The total prize pool of the US Open 2025 is $90,000,000.
Where and how to watch the US Open 2025?
The US Open 2025 will be telecast live in India on the Star Sports network and streamed via JioHotstar.
UK fans can watch on Sky Sports Tennis, the Sky Sports+ app, or stream with a NOW TV Sports Pass. In the USA, coverage will be on ESPN platforms—ESPN2, ESPNEWS, and ESPN+ across all rounds.
Which city will host the US Open 2025?
The 2025 US Open will be hosted by New York, the host city since 1978.
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