Rain of money for the tennis stars
Prize money at the French Open higher than ever
May 22, 2026 – 5:00 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
The French Open is not just about prestige and world ranking points. A successful run in Paris is also financially worthwhile. Tennis professionals can expect bonuses worth millions.
The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the tennis year starting at the end of May. In Paris, the best players in the world will fight for the title on clay from May 24th to June 7th. Qualification begins on May 18th.
For the professionals, it’s not just about fame and points for the world rankings. The prize money at Roland Garros is also enormous. In the 125th edition of the tournament, more money is at stake than ever before. A total of 61.7 million euros will be distributed at the tournament. Even players who are eliminated in the first round can still look forward to high earnings.
2.8 million euros for winning the tournament
The winner in the singles will each receive 2.8 million euros at the French Open 2026. The losing finalists still receive 1.4 million euros.
Whoever makes it to the semi-finals will collect 750,000 euros. Alexander Zverev reached the quarterfinals last year. This year there will be 470,000 euros for this success, with 285,000 euros in the round of 16.
Even leaving early is financially worthwhile
Even an early exit from the tournament still brings in considerable prize money in Paris. For reaching the third round, the professionals receive 187,000 euros, in round two it is 130,000 euros.
Even those who are eliminated right at the start will not leave empty-handed. For participation in the main field, 87,000 euros will be paid out.
| round | Prize money |
|---|---|
| 1st qualifying round | 24,000 euros |
| 2nd qualifying round | 33,000 euros |
| Qualifying final | 48,000 euros |
| 1st round | 87,000 euros |
| 2nd round | 130,000 euros |
| 3rd round | 187,000 euros |
| Round of 16 | 285,000 euros |
| Quarterfinals | 470,000 euros |
| Semifinals | 750,000 euros |
| final | 1,400,000 euros |
| winner | 2,800,000 euros |
The qualification is also financially attractive. Whoever reaches the final qualifying round will receive 48,000 euros. In the second qualifying round there is 33,000 euros, and for the exit in round one there is still 24,000 euros.
At the French Open, men and women receive identical prize money. With its high winnings, Roland Garros, like the other Grand Slam tournaments, is one of the most prestigious and lucrative events in the tennis calendar.