Final tennis major of the year to offer record prize money in 2025
This represents a 20% increase from last year's $75 million total, following ongoing discussions between leading tennis players and major tournaments for a higher percentage of revenues.
Men's and women's singles champions will each receive 5million,anincreasefrom5million,anincreasefrom3.6 million in the previous year.
Organisers have implemented double-digit percentage increases across all rounds and events, with a strategic focus on redistributing funds to early rounds and qualifying tournaments.
The singles action has been extended to 15 days, from 24 August to 7 September, and a new mixed doubles format will be introduced before the main competition.
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