Hundreds of tennis players at the 2025 US Open are battling for recognition, prestige, bragging rights, and a hefty paycheck.
Over 500 tennis players have descended upon the US Open to battle for prestige, recognition, and bragging rights.
They’re also competing for a hefty paycheck.
The annual tournament is underway at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Queens, New York, where matches for the main draws began on Sunday and will continue until September 7. The tournament also launched a new format for mixed doubles this year, which took place earlier in the month.
Several 2024 US Open defending champions — including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka — have returned to reclaim the top spot. High-profile players like Carlos Alcaraz, Coco Gauff, Novak Djokovic, and Naomi Osaka are also on the roster.
In 2024, the US Tennis Association offered $75 million in total player compensation at the US Open, which was billed as the „largest purse in tennis history.
