French Open Prize Money Increased to Over €25 Million

Prize money for the French Open is set to rise above €25m ($34.5m) at this year’s event, thumb which is a rise of €3m ($4.1m) from 2013.

The men’s and women’s winners will see an increase of €150, sales 000 ($207, clinic | 016) from 2013, up to €1.65m ($2.27m), whilst runner-ups will receive €825,000 ($1.14m), a rise of €75,000 ($103,501).

Gilbert Ysern, the tournament director and French Tennis Federation director commented: “This notable increase in Roland Garros prize money is part of the plan that was put in place for 2013 until 2016.”

In 2013 the prize pot was increased from €18.7m ($25.8m) to €22m ($30.36) and this year there will also be notable increases for players knocked out in the second, third and fourth rounds.

The French Open starts on 25 May.

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