Record Prize Money Revealed for 2024 French Open

The French Tennis Federation has once again increased the prize money pool for Roland Garros, with a record €53.5m set to be distributed to competitors at this year’s clay-court Grand Slam.

is represents a signi cant 7.82% growth compared to the 2023 edition, with this year’s winners also set to receive a generous increase in prize money.

Last year, Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek each received €2.3m as winners, but this year’s champions will see a 4.35% rise, taking home €2.4m

is marks the largest prize money in the tournament’s history, surpassing the €2.3m from last year and the gure from the

nal PRE-COVID-19 tournament in 2019.

Prize money had experienced a signi cant drop from 2020 onwards across the sport due to the pandemic.

Comparatively, the prize money for the other three Grand Slam tournaments has also increased. Winners at the Australian Open earlier this year received $3,150,000, which converts to £1,662,366. Wimbledon champions in 2023 earned £2,350,000 each, while the winners of the 2023 US Open received £2,358,185 each.

ere is an increase across the board, with rst-round losers set to earn €73,000 compared to €69,000 from 2023, and rst-round qualifying losers receiving €20,000.

Additionally, Roland Garros Tournament Director Amelie Mauresmo con rmed the completion of the new retractable roof at Suzanne-lenglen and the installation of LED panels on the court.

is enhancement ensures that play can continue regardless of weather conditions, allowing the tournament to accommodate up to 25,000 spectators and host two matches simultaneously, providing greater scheduling exibility.

Mauresmo also announced that there will be 11 night sessions at this year’s event, starting on May 26 and concluding on June 5, with matches commencing at 8:30pm local time.