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French Open Announces Prize Money Increase, Player Privacy Measures, and Tournament Details

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French Open Announces Prize Money Increase and New Player Privacy Measures

Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo has confirmed a series of updates for the upcoming French Open, including a significant boost in prize money and new privacy protections for players. The event will also maintain several distinctions from other Grand Slam tournaments.

The total prize pool for the tournament has been increased by approximately 10% to €61.7 million (approximately $101.5 million).

This represents an increase of €5.3 million (approximately $8.7 million) from the 2025 tournament.

Prize Money Breakdown (Singles)

  • Champions: €2.8 million (approximately $4.6 million) each.
  • Runners-up: €1.4 million (approximately $2.3 million) each.
  • Semifinalists: €750,000 (approximately $1.2 million) each.
  • First-round losers: €87,000 (approximately $143,000) each.

New Focus on Player Privacy

Organizers will create private areas for players without camera access. This decision follows incidents at other tournaments where off-court moments, such as players expressing frustration, were recorded and shared online.

"Players need a private area, something which will not change," said tournament director Amélie Mauresmo, adding that the sport needs to "maintain respect for privacy."

High-profile players including Novak Djokovic, Jessica Pegula, and Iga Świątek have previously commented on privacy concerns in tournament facilities.

Maintaining a Distinct Identity

The French Open will not adopt certain features seen at other majors. Tournament director Amélie Mauresmo stated the ambition is "not to repeat everything that's done elsewhere."

Specific features that will not be implemented include:

  • The "AO 1 point slam" contest format from the Australian Open.
  • Electronic line-calling, which is used at Wimbledon and the Australian Open.

Mauresmo noted that certain innovations from other events "do not correspond to us, to the image of Roland Garros."

Additional Tournament Details

  • During the second week of June, matches will be shown on a large screen at the Place de la Concorde in Paris.
  • The tournament will pay tribute to French veteran Gaël Monfils and Swiss 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka.