The US Open is adjusting its mixed doubles schedule and offering $1 million in prize money in an effort to persuade top singles players to compete in the event.

The U.S. Open mixed doubles competition will now be played before the singles main draw, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) said on Tuesday as it announced an overhaul of the category's format and an increase in prize money.

The U.S. Open's plan to make its mixed doubles championship a smaller, shorter event aimed at persuading top singles players to compete was criticized Tuesday by doubles specialists who figure to get shut out of the new format.

Based on the new plan, the 2025 US Open mixed doubles matches will be played on August 19 and 20. The main draw of 2025 US Open will start on August 24.