Aryna Sabalenka Wins 2025 US Open Title and Nears Prize Money Record
Aryna Sabalenka has added another prestigious title to her name, claiming her second consecutive victory at the US Open held in Flushing Meadows. Alongside her win, she walks away with a remarkable prize of five million US dollars.
This year’s prize money for the champions of both men’s and women’s singles at the US Open saw a significant increase of 39%, rising from three and a half million dollars awarded last year.
In the final match, Sabalenka triumphed over Amanda Anisimova, a victory that marks her as the first woman to successfully defend the US Open title since Serena Williams did so in 2014.
Sneaking Up on Records
With this latest victory, Sabalenka is also on track to break one of Serena Williams’ prominent records—most WTA prize money earned in a single season. Williams set this record in 2013, earning an impressive $12,385,572, a milestone that has remained unbroken for over a decade.
During that prolific year, Williams won two major titles—Roland Garros and the US Open—and had a stellar performance on the WTA 1000 circuit, capturing five titles and reaching two finals.
In contrast, Sabalenka has already accumulated $12,133,419 in prize money for 2025, putting her within striking distance of surpassing Williams’ record by the end of this season.
| Player | Year | WTA Prize Money |
|---|---|---|
| Serena Williams | 2013 | $12,385,572 |
| Aryna Sabalenka | 2025 | $12,133,419 |
| Ashleigh Barty | 2019 | $11,307,587 |
| Serena Williams | 2015 | $10,582,642 |
| Angelique Kerber | 2016 | $10,136,615 |
Path to Success
Sabalenka’s financial achievements this season can be attributed to her impressive performances at Grand Slam events. She reached the finals of both the Australian Open and Roland Garros, demonstrating her dominance on the court. Her semifinal placement at Wimbledon also contributed significantly, netting her an additional $1,053,533.
Recent WTA Standouts
Apart from Sabalenka, several WTA athletes have also recorded high earnings in recent years. Iga Swiatek, for example, has consistently earned over eight million dollars in four separate seasons. Her pinnacle year was 2022, where she collected $9,875,525 after winning both the French Open and the US Open.
In the most recent seasons, she has earned $9,857,686 in 2023, $8,550,693 in 2024, and approximately $9,067,057 so far in 2025. Additionally, Coco Gauff reached her highest-earning season in 2024, with a tally of $9,353,847.
