TENNIS
How much money did Alcaraz and Swiatek get for winning French Open?
The winners at the famous Roland Garros, as well as those to have reached the latter stages, have points and financial rewards secured.
Winning the prestigious Roland Garros title not only garners immense sporting acclaim but also comes with a significant financial reward. In 2024, the French Open distributed a record-breaking €53,478,000 ($57,521,739) in prize money, marking a 7.82% increase from the previous year.
French Open 2024: prize distribution
The winners of the weekend finals, Carlos Alcaraz (Men’s Singles) and Iga Swiatek (Women’s Singles), each secured a substantial €2.4 million ($2.58m), a 4.35% increase from last year’s winnings. Alexander Zverev and Jasmine Paolini, the respective runners-up, each received €1.2 million ($1.29m).
Given that just reaching the tournament proper of a grand slam event is an achievement in itself, the prize money isn’t limited to the top finalists. Here’s a breakdown of the earnings for players at various stages of the competition:
Players eliminated in the early rounds earned €73,000 ($78,520), reflecting an increase of between 20% and 27% compared to 2023. This significant rise is part of the tournament organisers’ effort to ensure a fairer distribution of the prize pool among all participants.
Players reaching the fourth round received €250,000 ($268,900), while advancing to the quarterfinals earned players €415,000. Losing semifinalists took home approximately €650,000 ($699,150).
How many ATP/WTA points were won at Roland Garros?
In addition to the financial rewards, participants at Roland Garros also gain valuable ATP and WTA ranking points, with 2,000 handed out to the eventual champion, which can enhance their standings and seeding in future tournaments. Alcaraz moved into second place in the rankings with his victory while Swiatek extended her sizeable lead at the top of the WTA.
As one of tennis’s most prestigious events, the boosted earnings distribution aims to help support a broader range of players, and acknowledges the financial pressures faced by professional athletes outside the very top table.