Discover Aryna Sabalenka’s net worth, US Open 2025 prize money, and career earnings after her back-to-back Grand Slam win. (Image Credit: Newsweek)
Belarusian tennis player Aryna Sabalenka beat Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 7-6 (3) to capture the 2025 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, joining Serena Williams' three-year run from 2012 to 2014 as the first woman in history to successfully defend a championship. Through this win, Sabalenka has now won four Grand Slams on hard courts, solidifying her position as one of the best female tennis players in the world.
Smiling with her coaches after the victory, Sabalenka spoke about her emotional rollercoaster. "I think due to the finals earlier this year, this one was different. I had to push through a lot of stuff to get this one. I knew that all the hard work we did deserved a Grand Slam title this year," she stated. Her resilience after heartbreaks at the Australian Open and French Open in the first half of the year has obviously paid dividends.
The 2025 US Open had the biggest tennis prize money pot in history at $90 million, an increase from $75 million in 2024. The prize money for men's and women's champions was levelled in a historic gesture, a breakthrough in tennis. Sabalenka collected $5 million for her successful title defense, a 39% jump from her $3.6 million earnings in 2024.
Runner-up Amanda Anisimova also got a lift, taking home $2.5 million, the same 39% increase from last year. The record-breaking payment demonstrates increasing monetary rewards for women's tennis and Sabalenka's continued dominance in the sport.
The US Open victory pushed Sabalenka to the top of the women's singles ranking, a reflection of her consistent performances throughout the season. She has shown impressive development throughout different tournaments, such as Brisbane, Miami, and Madrid, which contributed to earning her close to $12 million during 2025 alone.
This victory means a lot to me," Sabalenka stated. "To defend this title and to play this kind of great tennis on court while managing my emotions the way I managed them in this final it means a lot. I'm super proud of myself."
After her US Open victory, Aryna Sabalenka's net value stands at an estimated $27.4 million, as per Forbes. Her prize money collection in her career now stands at close to $42 million, with her being one of the highest-paid tennis players. The monetary gains from on-court performance are also supplemented by high-paying endorsement opportunities.
Sabalenka has endorsed top brands like Wilson, Audemars Piguet, Nike, Electrolit, and IM8, which have contributed around $15 million to her net value. Strategic brand endorsement coupled with reliable tournament performances has made her not only a leading sports athlete but a worldwide sports icon as well.
With consecutive US Open championships and the world No. 1 ranking, Aryna Sabalenka is set to dominate women's tennis even further. Her power, finesse, and mental toughness make her a force to be reckoned with on any surface. Fans and pundits will be keenly observing her path as she strives for more Grand Slam triumphs and more accolades on and off the court.
