The new record adds another frontier to the arms race between the Grand Slams, as players focus on how much tournament revenue they get.

The 2025 US Open will feature a record $90 million prize pool, a 20% increase from 2024. Singles champions will each receive $5 million, the largest payout in tennis history. Doubles prize money has also significantly increased,

After the Wimbledon ended last month, the focus now shifts to the US Open - the final Grand Slam of the year, which starts on August 26 at the Flushing Meadows. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka will lead the men's and women's fields,