Roland Garros prize money per round has increased by 12 percent compared to 2022. The French Open 2023 is the second major tennis tournament of the year.
Held at the renowned Roland-Garros clay courts, skilled players worldwide fiercely compete to win and become champions in the men’s and women’s singles events.
The men’s champion will be presented with La Coupe des Mousquetaires, while the women’s champion will be awarded the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup.
While this year’s men’s singles draw does not include the most recent and highly celebrated champion, Rafael Nadal, who cannot participate due to injury, numerous determined competitors are still vying for the 2023 French Open crown.
Among them is Carlos Alcaraz, the reigning US Open champion, who recently defeated the 22-time Grand Slam singles champion, Novak Djokovic.
The 2022 French Open champion Iga Swiatek is back and prepared for a potential repeat victory in the women’s singles category. Last year’s runner-up, Coco Gauff, is eager to make her mark in the tournament.
| 2023 Event | Prize Money |
| Round 1 | $74,881 |
| Round 2 | $105,268 |
| Round 3 | $154,103 |
| Round 4 | $260,456 |
| Quarterfinal | $434,094 |
| Semifinal | $683,698 |
| Runner-up | $1,248,019 |
| Winner | $2,496,039 |
French Open First Round Prize Money
The 2023 French Open prize sum for the first round of men and women singles is $74,881. It is equally distributed for participants in those categories.
In Paris, as the first-round matches began on May 28, accomplished singles and doubles players from the ATP and WTA are giving their all, hoping to claim the prestigious titles of the French clay’s King and Queen.
For those players who manage to progress to Round 4, an impressive prize of £200,000 (€240,000) awaits them. Moving forward, players who advance to Round 3 are rewarded with £125,000 (€142,000).
As the competition intensifies, the value remains substantial for those who make it to Round 2, with an impressive amount of £85,000 (€97,000) granted to them. Finally, the participants who compete in the first round are not overlooked, as they are awarded £60,000 (€69,000).
From Round 1 to Round 2, a significant increase of $30,387. Similarly, the sum difference between Round 2 and Round 3 is even more substantial, with a gap of $48,835.
As the tournament progresses, the stakes become higher. The most significant increase can be observed in the prize awarded to the Round 4 winner. The champion of this round will receive a hefty compensation of $260,456, representing an impressive increase of $106,353 compared to the previous round.
In addition to singles, the French Open also features doubles events. In the men’s and women’s doubles categories, the purse for reaching Round 3 is $44,766 (£37,056).
Likewise, the sum for those progressing to Round 2 is $28,109 (£23,268). Participants who compete in the first round of doubles receive a prize of $17,698 (£14,650).
In the mixed doubles category, the reward is slightly lower. Those who advance to Round 2 receive $10,852 (£8,716) while the French Open first-round money of mixed doubles are awarded $5,426 (£4,358).
In the men’s and women’s doubles categories, the distribution is as follows:
- Round 3: $44,766 (£37,056)
- Round 2: $28,109 (£23,268)
- Round 1: $17,698 (£14,650)
For the mixed doubles category, the distribution is as follows:
- Round 2: $10,852 (£8,716)
- Round 1: $5,426 (£4,358)
French Open Quarterfinals And Semis Payout
French Open 2023 semifinalists can earn up to $675,161 or £549,130 in the men’s and women’s singles categories.
The money increments at the Roland Garros continue to rise as the competition reaches the later stages. There is a substantial increase of $249,604 from the quarterfinals to the semifinals.
The difference in money between the semifinals and the runner-up position is even more remarkable, with a staggering gap of $564,321. This significant jump highlights the immense value placed on advancing to the final and the reward awaiting the player who finishes as the runner-up.
For the men’s and women’s doubles categories, the semifinalists in doubles can expect to earn $154,078, or £127,542, while the quarterfinalists will receive $83,286, or £68,942.
In the mixed doubles category, the semifinalists will receive $33,642, or £27,021, while the quarterfinalists will be awarded $18,992, or £15,254, according to The Economics Times.
Men’s and Women’s singles distribution for the quarter and Semi finals are as follows:
- Semifinalists – $683,698 (£549,130)
- Quarterfinalists – $434,094 (£348,654)
Men’s and women’s doubles money distribution:
- Semifinalists – $154,078 (£127,542)
- Quarterfinalists – $83,286 (£68,942)
Mixed doubles money distribution:
- Semifinalists – $33,642 (£27,021)
- Quarterfinalists – $18,992 (£15,254)
French Open Winners Prize Money
The 2023 Roland Garros prize money has reached an impressive $53 million, representing a 12% increase from last year’s $46 million purse.
This substantial boost demonstrates the tournament’s dedication to recognizing and rewarding the players’ efforts and achievements.
Furthermore, the singles’ purse will show a notable increase of 9.1% compared to 2022. The men’s and women’s draw champions will be rewarded $2.5 million each.
In contrast, the second-place finishers in the men’s and women’s singles events will receive $1.2 million, which constitutes half the championship purse.
Similarly, the runners-up in the men’s and women’s doubles competitions will be awarded $307,116 (£254,223), while the mixed doubles finalists will receive $66,199 (£53,170).
Not only will they secure a substantial payday, but they will also have the liberty of walking away with iconic trophies crafted by La Maison Mellerio, a renowned Parisian jeweler with a history dating back to the 17th century.
The winner of the men’s singles will be honored with the Musketeers’ Cup, symbolizing their triumph on the clay courts of Paris.
On the other hand, the victor of the women’s draw will be bestowed with the Suzanne-Lenglen Cup, representing their exceptional performance and success throughout the tournament.
In the final French Open 2022, Rafael Nadal emerged victorious in the men’s singles category, defeating Casper Ruud with a commanding score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-0. This remarkable win marked Nadal’s 14th French Open title and his 22nd major title overall.
Moreover, Nadal’s path to the championship was adorned with another notable feat. Since the introduction of ATP rankings in 1973, he became only the third male player to conquer four top 10-ranked opponents on his way to capturing a major title.