Team USA clinched their second United Cup title in Sydney on Sunday after they took the inaugural title in 2023.
Tennis fans witnessed a gripping final between the US and Poland.
American Coco Gauff earned the MVP honors. She defeated World No. 2 Iga Swiatek in straight sets 6-4 5-7 7-6 (7-4) in the opening women’s singles match. Her remarkable run translated into $836,950 in earnings which was the highest among all participants.
Taylor Fritz got the better of Poland’s Hubert Hurkacz in a third-set tie-break to clinch victory for the United States in the United Cup final in Sydney.
Taylor Fritz’s victory over Hubert Hurkacz in a three-setter secured the championship for the Americans, mirroring their 2023 success. On account of his consistent performance throughout the tournament, Fritz took home $794,150.
Despite finishing as runners-up, Poland’s stars too walked away with rewards. Swiatek collected $556,700, while Hurkacz earned $348,100 for his efforts.
Overall, Team USA’s victory earned them a $61,250 prize money, compared to Poland’s $35,400.
The United Cup 2025 carried a significant $11.17 million prize pool, distributed equally between ATP and WTA competitors.
There are three layers of prizes for players in the United Cup: initial ranking-based participation fees, match results, and designated team position (No. 1-3).
United Cup 2025: How much did semi-finalists earn?
The United Cup 2025 semifinals saw Elena Rybakina leading Kazakhstan’s earnings with $401,200, while Czech Republic’s top performers Karolina Muchova and Tomas Machac each earned Czech Republic’s $14,550.
Alexander Shevchenko helped Kazakhstan’s campaign with $197,400 in total earnings. The Czech squad featured varied compensation based on rankings, with Patrik Rikl getting rewarded $21,000 and Vendula Valdmannova receiving $6,600.
Mixed doubles success fetched Zhibek Kulambayeva and Aleksandr Nedovyesov earnings of $18,500 and $24,500, respectively. Dmitry Popko, Marek Gengel, and Gabriela Knutson rounded out the prize money distribution with their participation fees.
Match wins prize money
Stage: Final
– No. 1: $280,250
– Mixed Doubles: $52,800
Stage: Semi-final
– No. 1: $147,500
– Mixed Doubles: $27,650
Stage: Quarter-final
– No. 1: $77,600
– Mixed Doubles: $14,550
Stage: Group
– No. 1: $42,800
– Mixed Doubles: $8,000
Prize money for team wins
Stage: Final
– Prize Money (USD): $25,850
Stage: Semi-final
– Prize Money (USD): $15,250
Stage: Quarter-final
– Prize Money (USD): $8,950
Stage: Group
– Prize Money (USD): $5,600
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