A run to the French Open final can earn a player more than a million euros, but even an early-round appearance comes with a substantial cheque. The exact amount depends on how far a player advances, which event they enter, and the tournament year. Here’s how the prize money works, using the published 2025 schedule as a clear reference point.
French Open prize money at a glance
Roland-Garros distributed a total of €56.352 million in prize money in 2025, an increase of 5.4% on the previous year. That figure covers the tournament’s events and rounds; it is not the amount available to singles players alone.
The men’s and women’s singles events paid the same amount at every stage. In 2025, the singles champion earned €2.55 million, while a player who lost in the first round still received €78,000.
| Singles result | Prize money per player |
|---|---|
| Champion | €2,550,000 |
| Runner-up | €1,275,000 |
| Semifinalist | €690,000 |
| Quarterfinalist | €440,000 |
| Round of 16 | €265,000 |
| Round of 32 | €168,000 |
| Round of 64 | €110,000 |
| First-round exit | €78,000 |
These figures are for the 2025 tournament. Prize money is reviewed from year to year, so they should not be treated as the 2026 schedule. Check the tournament’s official prize-money announcement for the figures applying to a particular edition.
How much does the French Open winner get?
The 2025 men’s and women’s singles champions each received €2.55 million. The prize is the same regardless of gender, and the runner-up in either draw earned €1.275 million.
The difference between winning and finishing second was therefore €1.275 million. That is a striking gap, but the finalist’s cheque remains one of the largest payouts in tennis. Reaching the last two also means seven match wins across the main draw, often on clay against a succession of elite opponents.
For a player who loses earlier, each additional round still matters financially. In 2025, advancing from the first round to the second raised the singles payout from €78,000 to €110,000. Reaching the third round brought it to €168,000. The jumps can be especially important for players outside the sport’s top tier, who may have travel, coaching and training costs to cover throughout the season.
What do doubles players earn?
Doubles prize money is listed per team, not per player. In the 2025 men’s and women’s doubles events, a winning pair received €590,000, meaning €295,000 for each player if the prize is split evenly. The runners-up’ award was €295,000 per team, or €147,500 apiece on an equal split.
| Doubles result | Prize money per team | Per player if split equally |
|---|---|---|
| Champions | €590,000 | €295,000 |
| Runners-up | €295,000 | €147,500 |
| Semifinalists | €148,000 | €74,000 |
| Quarterfinalists | €80,000 | €40,000 |
Mixed doubles has its own prize schedule, separate from the men’s and women’s doubles draws. A mixed-doubles payout should not be confused with the per-team figures in the table above.
Do players keep the full prize?
No. The published amount is the gross prize money, not a player’s take-home pay. Tax obligations depend on the player’s circumstances and the rules that apply to their earnings. Players also have expenses: coaching and support staff, travel, accommodation, training and other costs may all come out of their tennis income.
That helps explain why a first-round cheque can be significant without being pure profit. For a player travelling with a coach or a small team, a long trip to Paris carries costs before the first ball is struck. A deeper run can make the trip much more financially rewarding, but prize money alone does not show what the player ultimately keeps.
Does prize money depend on ranking?
No. A player’s ranking does not determine the prize for a round. A qualifier and a seeded player who both lose in the first round receive the same scheduled singles payout. The amount is based on the result in the draw, not the player’s profile, ranking or past titles.
Ranking can affect a player’s path into the tournament and who they face, but it does not change the prize attached to a particular round. Qualifying has a separate payout structure, and players who come through qualifying can earn additional prize money if they reach the main draw and progress further.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is French Open prize money equal for men and women?
Yes. In the singles draws, men and women receive the same prize money for the same result. This was true of the 2025 schedule shown above.
How much does a first-round loser earn?
In the 2025 singles draw, a first-round exit paid €78,000. The amount can change in later editions, so check that year’s published schedule for an up-to-date figure.
Is doubles prize money paid to each player?
The listed award is per team. For example, the 2025 doubles champions received €590,000 as a pair. If divided evenly, that works out to €295,000 per player before taxes and expenses.
Does the winner keep the full prize money?
No. The published figure is a gross award. Taxes and professional expenses can reduce what a player ultimately takes home.
Final Thoughts
The French Open rewards progress round by round, with a sharp increase in prize money for players who reach the closing stages. The 2025 singles champions earned €2.55 million each, but the first-round payout of €78,000 also shows why a main-draw place matters to players across the field. Because the schedule changes over time, use the figures here as a 2025 reference and confirm the official announcement for the edition you’re following.
