Earlier this year, the top 20 men and women players sent letters to four majors, demanding a larger share of the revenue generated by major tournaments.
“The U.S. Open has made a deliberate, consistent effort to ensure double-digit increase in all players in all competitions in mid-2024, while significantly increasing the percentage of bonuses for athletes who are added to singles,” a statement said.external From the organizer of the competition.
At the U.S. Open this year, the monetary reserves for men and women’s doubles were $4.78 million (£3.6 million) – a 23% increase from 2024.
The match said the winners of men's doubles, women's doubles and mixed doubles will receive a prize of $1 million (£749,000) in prize money.
The U.S. Open will also offer players with a major draw of $5 million (£3.7 million) in fees, including travel and expenses, while prize money for men and women’s qualified matches will rise by 10% to $8 million (£6 million).
The 2025 U.S. Open in Flushing Meadows will run from August 24 to September 7.