Kriish Tyagi the only Indian in US Open Junior Championships says he feels ready now

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Tennis player Kriish Tyagi is the only Indian in the US Open Junior Tennis Championships 2025, which is scheduled to start from August 31. Hailing from Bengaluru, Tyagi started as a swimmer at the age of 10, and he switched to Tennis. He has already managed to participate in Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

“Hitting with the players, being a part of that environment, made me feel like I belonged,” Tyagi said. “I was a little nervous during my singles match at Wimbledon- the crowd and atmosphere, it’s not something I was used to. But I took that reflection into my doubles and I felt much more confident.”

“For the US Open, we skipped a few events to make time for physical, mental, and skillful training. I feel more ready now,” he added.

“One key thing I want to bring to the US Open is strength, physical dominance, and mental resilience during clutch points. That’s where I believe I can grow,” said Kriish. The 18-year-old is the current number one from India in the Juniors category.

US Open announces biggest ever prize money

US Open seniors category has always been at the forefront of the tennis world when it comes to prize money distribution, the first Grand Slam that announced pay parity all the way back in 1973, championed by Billie Jean King. On Wednesday, the tournament announced that the 2025 edition will create a new record in tennis history. The prize money at 2025 US Open will rise to nearly $85 million across all competitions this year, including a record $5 million each to the women’s and men’s singles champions, and total player compensation (including costs earmarked for hotel and food and not associated with performance) is $90 million, jumping 20%.

The US Tennis Association announced the payouts Wednesday for the year’s last Grand Slam tournament, which begins with the new mixed doubles event and its $1 million top check on Aug. 19-20. Singles competition starts on a Sunday for the first time — Aug. 24 — as those brackets expand from 14 days to 15.

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