'I had to overcome a lot' – why winning US Open means more to Sabalenka
Aryna Sabalenka had already won three Grand Slam titles but, following adversity this year, her celebration after another US Open triumph was telling.
Aryna Sabalenka had already won three Grand Slam titles but, following adversity this year, her celebration after another US Open triumph was telling.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will meet in a highly anticipated US Open final on Sunday, the latest chapter in one of the sport’s most electrifying rivalries.
The Italian Sinner is seeking to defend his title at Flushing Meadows and capture his fifth major crown overall. Alcaraz is aiming for his sixth major trophy and second at the US Open, where he was crowned champion as a 19-year-old in 2022.
Sunday’s champion will also depart New York as No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings — with a hefty payday in tow.
The champion will claim $5,000,000, while the runner-up will earn $2,500,000. Look below for a full prize-money breakdown of the singles field at the season’s final major.
2025 US Open Singles Prize Money (Men & Women)
| Round | Prize Money |
| Champion | $5,000,000 |
| Finalist | $2,500,000 |
| Semi-finalist | $1,260,000 |
| Quarter-finalist | $660,000 |
| R16 | $400,000 |
| R32 | $237,000 |
| R64 | $154,000 |
| R128 | $110,000 |
A dejected Amanda Anisimova says she “didn’t fight hard enough for my dreams” in her US Open final loss to Aryna Sabalenka.