2025 French Open Prize Money Increase
In 2025, participants in the French Open will benefit from a six percent increase in total prize money, reaching an impressive €56,352,000 (£47.3 million) for the main draw of the tournament. The champions of both the men’s and women’s singles will earn €2,550,000 (£2.13 million) each, reinforcing the event’s status among the premier tennis tournaments globally.
Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, reigning titleholders, will be returning to defend their crowns in Paris as the excitement builds for this year’s Roland Garros, regarded as the second Grand Slam event of the tennis season.
Prize Money Breakdown
Players will see their earnings increase considerably based on their progress, with substantial rewards waiting for those who advance farther into the competition. For reference, the Wimbledon singles champion received £2.7 million in 2024, while last year’s US Open champion took home £2.66 million, and the Australian Open titleholder earned £1.76 million.
The breakdown of the prize money for the French Open singles is as follows:
- Runner-up: €1,275,000 (£1.07 million)
- Semi-finalists: €690,000 (£579,000)
- Quarter-finalists: €440,000 (£369,000)
Additional earnings are available for advancing further in the rounds, with the prize amounts detailing a tiered distribution:
- Fourth round: €265,000 (£222,300)
- Third round: €168,000 (£141,000)
- Second round: €117,000 (£98,130)
- First round: €78,000 (£65,420)
Doubles and Wheelchair Competitions
In the doubles categories, men’s and women’s winners will share a prize of €590,000, with runners-up earning €295,000 and semi-finalists taking home €148,000. The mixed doubles champions will receive €122,000, while the runners-up will garner €61,000.
For wheelchair competitors, the prize pool is also substantial, with singles winners earning €63,900 and runners-up €31,950. Doubles winners in the wheelchair category will receive €21,650, further emphasizing the inclusivity of the tournament.
As anticipation builds for Roland Garros, the financial rewards reflect the tournament’s prestige as a vital stop on the professional tennis circuit.
