New York, July 2025 — The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has unveiled key details for the upcoming US Open Tennis Championships 2025, scheduled from August 24 to September 7 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City. This year’s tournament promises an electrifying lineup and notable innovations designed to enhance both player and fan experience.

For the first time in the Open Era, the tournament will commence on a weekend, extending the competition to 15 days. This adjustment aims to maximize prime-time coverage during weekends and provide fans with more opportunities to enjoy top-tier tennis.

A highlight of the 2025 edition is the introduction of a new mixed doubles format, set for August 19 and 20, just before the main singles and doubles events begin. This format features 16 teams competing in fast-paced matches played as short sets to four games, with no-ad scoring to increase match intensity. The mixed doubles champions will be awarded a significant $1 million prize, underlining the tournament’s commitment to elevating the doubles competition.

Star players confirmed for the event include reigning champions and top-ranked athletes such as Carlos Alcaraz, who will also partner with British star Emma Raducanu in the mixed doubles. Tennis legends like Novak Djokovic, Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, and promising talents including Jannik Sinner are also expected to deliver thrilling performances.

The total prize money pool for the 2025 US Open is estimated at around $70 million, with singles winners set to earn approximately $3.5 million each. These figures demonstrate the tournament’s ongoing dedication to rewarding excellence and supporting the global tennis community.

Fans can follow all the action live on major broadcasters such as ESPN and NBC Sports, as well as via official online streaming platforms. Additionally, the US Open’s active social media channels will provide real-time updates, highlights, and exclusive content throughout the event.

With these exciting developments and a star-studded lineup, the US Open Tennis Championships 2025 is poised to be one of the premier sporting events of the year.