2025 US Open

The 2025 US Open was the 145th edition of the tournament and the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. The prestigious championship, organized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA), was held on the outdoor hard courts of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, Queens, New York City. The tournament began with qualifying rounds on Monday, August 18, and the main draw commenced on Sunday, August 24, with the finals scheduled for the weekend of September 6-7.

Tournament Details

Champions

Draws

• Men’s Singles

Carlos Alcaraz defeated defending champion Jannik Sinner in the final, 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4, to win his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam singles title overall. The victory allowed Alcaraz to reclaim the world No. 1 ranking, ending Sinner’s 65-week reign at the top.

Novak Djokovic’s quest for a 25th Grand Slam singles title ended in the third round. His third-round victory gave him his 192nd career win at hard-court majors, moving him past Roger Federer’s all-time mark of 191. Djokovic also set several age-related records during his run: he became the oldest player to reach the US Open semifinals since Jimmy Connors in 1991, the oldest to appear in a major semifinal since Federer at the 2020 Australian Open, and the oldest in the Open Era to reach the quarterfinals and semifinals of all four majors in a single season.

This year also ended a remarkable streak for Grigor Dimitrov, who missed a Grand Slam tournament for the first time since 2010, bringing to a close his run of 58 consecutive major appearances.

Coleman Wong made history as the first man from Hong Kong to qualify for a Grand Slam main draw in the Open Era. He also became the first Hong Kong player to win a match in a Slam main draw since Ip Koon Hung and Edwin Tsai at Wimbledon 1954, back when the territory was still under British rule. Wong went on to reach the third round, joining fellow qualifiers Leandro Riedi, Jan-Lennard Struff, Ugo Blanchet, and Jérôme Kym. With five qualifiers advancing that far, the 2025 edition matched the record for the most qualifiers to reach the third round of the US Open men’s singles in the Open Era, previously set in 1984 and 2021.

Riedi’s performance was particularly noteworthy. Ranked No. 435 and entering the qualifying draw through a protected ranking, he became the lowest-ranked player to reach the fourth round of a Slam since Richard Krajicek at Wimbledon 2002, and the lowest-ranked to do so at the US Open since Jay Berger in 1985.

• Women’s Singles

Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title, defeating Amanda Anisimova 6–3, 7–6 (7–3) in the final. By winning, Sabalenka became the first woman to win back-to-back US Open singles titles since Serena Williams in 2014. Her victory also marked her 100th career Grand Slam main-draw win and her fourth major title overall.

Venus Williams received a wildcard entry and became the oldest woman to appear in the US Open singles main draw since Renée Richards in 1981.

Several historic firsts were recorded during this edition. Victoria Jiménez Kasintseva made history as the first player from Andorra to compete in a Grand Slam main draw. Alexandra Eala gave the Philippines a milestone moment by becoming the first player from her country to win a singles main-draw match at a major in the Open Era. Meanwhile, Indonesia celebrated the debut of Janice Tjen, who not only became the first Indonesian woman to play in a Slam main draw but also earned a win—the nation’s first at this level since Angelique Widjaja’s victories at the 2003 Wimbledon and 2004 US Open.

For the first time in the Open Era, every player who reached the women’s quarterfinals had previously contested a Grand Slam final, highlighting the strength and experience of the field.

This tournament also marked the farewell of two major names in women’s tennis. Petra Kvitová, a former world No. 2 and two-time Wimbledon champion, bowed out after a first-round loss to Diane Parry. Caroline Garcia, the former world No. 4 and winner of the 2022 WTA Finals, also played her final match, falling in the opening round to Kamilla Rakhimova.

• Men’s Doubles
• Women’s Doubles
• Mixed Doubles

Schedule

• Schedule of Play
• Tournament Schedule
• Practice Schedule
• TV Schedule

Scores

• Scores
• Completed Matches
• Event Statistics

Venue

The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, a sprawling complex located in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens, New York, serves as the home of the US Open. The facility is a year-round hub for tennis, but it truly comes alive during the tournament, featuring a total of 22 courts. The crown jewel of the complex is Arthur Ashe Stadium, the world’s largest tennis stadium, which can hold a staggering 23,771 spectators. This iconic venue is the main stage for the tournament’s biggest matches, including the men’s and women’s finals.

Adjacent to Arthur Ashe Stadium is the Louis Armstrong Stadium, the second-largest court on the grounds, which was rebuilt in 2018. It has a seating capacity of 14,000 and is equipped with a retractable roof, ensuring that play can continue regardless of the weather. The third-largest stadium, the Grandstand, is also a fan favorite, known for its intimate atmosphere and close-up views of the action. Its unique, circular design provides excellent sightlines from every seat.

All of the courts at the US Open, including the show courts and the outer field courts, feature a hard-court surface. For years, the tournament used DecoTurf, a cushioned acrylic surface known for its medium-fast pace. This surface is celebrated for its consistent bounce and responsiveness, which tends to favor players with powerful serves and aggressive baseline styles. The USTA continues to use a similar hard-court composition, ensuring the same speed and feel that players and fans have come to expect. This consistency in court speed is a defining characteristic of the US Open and a key factor in the high-stakes, fast-paced matches that define the final Grand Slam of the year.

Prize Money

The US Open has revealed its prize-money distribution for the 2025 tournament, with a significant boost in total earnings. This year’s event will offer a record $90 million in prize money—a 20% increase from the $75 million awarded in 2024.

Both the men’s and women’s singles champions will take home $5 million each, marking a 39% rise compared to last year. Players in all rounds will benefit from double-digit percentage increases, with first-round singles winners earning $110,000. Even those who lose in the opening round of qualifying will receive $27,500.

In doubles, the winning pairs in both men’s/women’s and mixed doubles will split $1 million. The increased payouts highlight the tournament’s commitment to rewarding players at every stage of the competition.

Breakdown of Ranking Points and Prize Money

The breakdown of prize money and ranking points was as follows:

Men’s and Women’s Singles

Men’s and Women’s Doubles

Mixed Doubles

Key Changes and New Features

One of the most significant was the expanded schedule. For the first time in the Open Era, the tournament’s main draw ran for 15 days, beginning on Sunday, August 24, and concluding on Sunday, September 7. This change allowed for a more flexible schedule and gave fans an extra weekend to experience the event.

Additionally, the professional wheelchair events made their return after a one-year absence. They had not been held in 2024 due to scheduling conflicts with the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Their inclusion was a welcome sight for fans of the discipline.

Perhaps the most talked-about innovation was the new format for the mixed doubles competition. This event was completely reimagined and was moved to the first week of the US Open’s Fan Week, taking place on Tuesday, August 19, and Wednesday, August 20. The updated format featured a smaller, 16-team draw with a substantial $1 million winner’s prize. Matches were played with a quicker, more intense pace, featuring best-of-three sets with short sets to four games, no-ad scoring, and a 10-point match tiebreak in place of a third set. The final, however, used a best-of-three set match with sets to six games. This new approach was largely a success, drawing larger crowds and more attention to the mixed doubles discipline than in previous years.

Another key change, which went into effect across all courts, was the expanded use of electronic line-calling systems. This meant that all matches were officiated by a chair umpire, with an automated system making real-time line calls, replacing traditional line judges. Foot faults were also monitored and called by a certified Review Official using court-level cameras. This enhanced the accuracy and speed of officiating across the entire tournament.