The French Open will award 2.8 million euros to its singles champions this year, tournament organizers announced Thursday, marking another increase in prize money ahead of the clay-court Grand Slam in Paris.
Total prize money for Roland Garros has risen by 9.5 percent compared with 2025, continuing the event’s upward trend as players prepare for the second major of the season. Last year’s singles winners received 2.55 million euros, meaning the 2026 champions will take home a significantly larger prize.
Organizers also confirmed stronger payouts across the draw. Players who lose in the first round of singles qualifying will receive 24,000 euros, while those who reach the main draw are guaranteed at least 87,000 euros.
The overall purse at Roland Garros now exceeds that of the Australian Open, though it still trails the prize money offered at Wimbledon and the US Open.
This year’s tournament begins on May 24, with Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff returning as the defending singles champions. Their title defenses will headline a clay-court fortnight that once again brings the sport’s top stars to Paris.
The French tennis federation also said the 2026 edition will carry added emotion, with farewell ceremonies planned for 2015 men’s champion Stan Wawrinka and French crowd favorite Gael Monfils, who are both expected to make their final appearances at Roland Garros.
With higher financial stakes and a farewell spotlight for two veteran names, this year’s French Open is shaping up to blend celebration, transition, and championship ambition on the Paris clay.
