The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has announced a 12.3% increase in the total prize money for Roland Garros 2023 tournament.
The clay-court major, which is scheduled to take place from 28 May-11 June, will offer a total of €49.6 million in prize money, up from €44.2 million in 2022.
The men’s and women’s singles champions at Roland Garros 2023 will each receive €2.3 million, while the finalists will earn €1,150,000. Semifinalists, quarterfinalists, and players reaching the fourth round will also see increases in their prize money compared to last year.
The prize money for first-round losers has increased by over 11%, from €62,000 in 2022 to €69,000 this year. The prize money for losers in the second and third rounds has increased by nearly 13% each. Overall, the prize money for the singles draws has increased by 9.1% compared to last year.
The men’s and women’s doubles championship teams will each claim €590,000 per pair. The finalists in each event will receive €295,000, while the semifinalists will get €148,000.
The prize money for the quarterfinalists, players reaching the third round, second round, and first-round has also increased significantly.
Below is the complete prize money breakdown for both singles and doubles events at Roland Garros 2023:
Men’s Singles
| Result | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | €2,300,000 |
| Finalist | €1,150,000 |
| Semifinalist | €630,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | €400,000 |
| Round 4 | €240,000 |
| Round 3 | €142,000 |
| Round 2 | €97,000 |
| Round 1 | €69,000 |
Women’s Singles
| Result | Prize Money |
|---|---|
| Champion | €2,300,000 |
| Finalist | €1,150,000 |
| Semifinalist | €630,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | €400,000 |
| Round 4 | €240,000 |
| Round 3 | €142,000 |
| Round 2 | €97,000 |
| Round 1 | €69,000 |
Men’s Doubles
| Result | Prize Money (per pair) |
|---|---|
| Champion | €590,000 |
| Finalist | €295,000 |
| Semifinalist | €148,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | €80,000 |
| Round 3 | €43,000 |
| Round 2 | €27,000 |
| Round 1 | €17,000 |
Women’s Doubles
| Result | Prize Money (per pair) |
|---|---|
| Champion | €590,000 |
| Finalist | €295,000 |
| Semifinalist | €148,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | €80,000 |
| Round 3 | €43,000 |
| Round 2 | €27,000 |
| Round 1 | €17,000 |
The FFT’s decision to increase prize money at Roland Garros 2023 follows similar moves by other major tennis tournaments such as the Australian Open and the US Open.
This move is seen as an effort to better compensate tennis players, especially those who are ranked lower, for their participation in major tournaments.
