Do US Open Winners Get to Keep the Real Trophy? USTA’s Prize Policy Explained

As Aryna Sabalenka secured a win over Amanda Anisimova, the one thing that caught the world’s attention was the intricate US Open trophy. But that made many of us wonder a few things about the trophy. Who exactly owns the trophies, and do the winners really get to keep their mementos? Let’s find out!

What is the official US Open trophy, and who owns it?

The US Open Trophy has been designed and handcrafted by Tiffany & Co. for the past 40 years. And that includes the men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles, and mixed doubles trophies. But do the players really own the trophies they win? Well, not really!

These are perpetual trophies that are owned by the USTA. The players do not have any ownership over them. 

Do champions actually keep the real trophy?

The answer to that is a simple no. The winners of the US Open DO NOT keep the real trophy. They’re usually given an engraved replica, stating their name on it. 

Do other Grand Slams follow the same policy?

The same story continues at Wimbledon. The winners get to keep a smaller replica of the original trophies. Meanwhile, the real one stays at the All England Club. The French and Australian Opens also give out replicas to the winners while preserving the original trophies. It’s a pretty common tradition across the world of tennis. 

What other rewards do US Open champions receive?

But the trophy is not the only reward that the champions receive. Ever since 1973, both men and women have been getting equal prize money. Right now, at the 2025 US Open, the winners are set to earn $5 million in prize money.

This is a developing story… Meanwhile, don’t miss a beat from the ongoing 2025 US Open by visiting the EssentiallySports Live Blog!

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