The 2025 US Open, the 145th edition of the legendary Grand Slam, delivered a series of headline-making moments and notable tennis milestones at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. With a record $90 million purse—a 20% increase from 2024, marking the largest in professional tennis history—players benefited from major prize money boosts, with singles champions each earning $5 million and first-round losers receiving $110,000, up 10% from the previous year (as highlighted by both ESPN and the LTA).

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his sixth career Grand Slam and second US Open title by defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in a decisive 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 final. Alcaraz’s all-court game and relentless energy separated him in key moments, especially when he captured critical breaks in the final set. His victory avenged a loss to Sinner at Wimbledon earlier in the season and extended their budding rivalry; Alcaraz now has a 10-5 career record against the Italian. Commentary from CBS Sports underscored that Alcaraz, still only 22, continues to set new benchmarks for his generation, becoming the second-youngest man in the Open era to hold six majors.

On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka successfully defended her title, further cementing her reputation as one of the game’s most dominant hard-court players. The WTA notes that Sabalenka’s back-to-back triumphs were characterized by an aggressive baseline style and high emotional control under pressure.

The tournament structure also saw evolution and experimentation. For the first time since the 2023 season, wheelchair events returned after a 2024 hiatus due to their overlap with the Paris Paralympic Games. The biggest format innovation, however, was the reimagined mixed doubles competition. The new setup, now labeled the US Open Mixed Doubles Championship, brought condensed, high-energy matches during the event’s Fan Week (August 19–20). The draw featured 16 teams, including eight direct entries by singles ranking and eight wild cards, a shortened scoring format (sets to four games, no-ad scoring, and 10-point match tiebreaks), and a $1 million prize for the champions. According to the event overview and the LTA, this shift drew unprecedented crowds and mixed feedback—some celebrated the lively new format and primetime stage, while others lamented constraints on doubles specialist participation. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori captured the title, overcoming Iga Świątek and Casper Ruud in the final, displaying tactical expertise in adapting to the format.

Broadcast coverage expanded as ESPN served as the exclusive US rights holder, offering marathon live streams, digital access, and highlights around the clock, with coverage climaxing on September 7 during the men’s final. The UK audience tuned in via Sky Sports Tennis and Now TV.

The US Open’s setting remains iconic—the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, which has hosted the event since 1978, buzzed with capacity crowds, especially in Arthur Ashe Stadium, the sport’s largest. Once again, the surface was Laykold hard court, favoring aggressive and versatile player styles.

With equal prize money, vibrant new scheduling, and a host of breakthrough performances, the 2025 US Open underscored its position as a bellwether for innovation, equity, and athletic drama in world sport.

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