French Open increases prize money purse for fourth straight year

The French Open has raised its prize money for four consecutive years following a dip in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. That year, the total purse stood at $38.9 million — and has since grown by over 60 percent.

The French Open is elevating its total purse at Roland Garros to about $63.7 million, an increase of 5.21 percent compared to last year. The prize for the men’s and women’s singles winners is $2.9 million, up almost $170,000 compared to last year. The event starts Sunday in Paris.

The French Open, annually the second Grand Slam on the tennis calendar, has increased its prize money four straight years after a 2021 decline caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The total purse was $38.9 million that year, and it has seen more than a 60 percent increase since.

Among the Grand Slam events, the French Open typically checks in at No. 3 in terms of purse sizes. In 2024, the U.S. Open had the most purse money, followed by Wimbledon . In January, the Australian Open had a total purse value of around $60 million.

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