Roland Garros, also known as the French Open, is the second Grand Slam of the year and is the culmination of the clay season in tennis. The biggest stars on the ATP and WTA tours will head to Paris to battle it out for this year’s title, a place in history and a lucrative amount of prize money.
This year, the prize pot has increased, with notable increases in the early stages of the competition. The increase is not just for singles players but also in the doubles brackets, too. Below, we look at what players can earn this year at Roland Garros.
Total Prize Pot
The total prize pot this year is €61.7 million, an 9.53% increase compared to 2025, which had a total prize pot of €56.4 million. Both men's and women’s players take home equal prize money in each round of the French Open.
Singles Breakdown: Roland Garros singles prize money by round (2026)
Champion: €2,800,000
Runner-up: €1,400,000
Semi-finalist: €750,000
Quarter-finalist: €470,000
Fourth round: €285,000
Third round: €187,000
Second round: €130,000
First round: €87,000
Qualifying - third round: €48,000
Qualifying - second round: €33,000
Qualifying - first round: €24,000
Doubles & Mixed Doubles Prize Pot
Doubles champions take home €600,000 in 2026, while the mixed doubles champions will earn €122,000. A full breakdown of the prize pot for the 2026 doubles competitions has yet to be released.
The biggest increase in prize money
The biggest increases in the Roland Garros prize pot for 2026 are in the qualifying rounds. Players who exit in the qualifying rounds will earn nearly 13% more than in 2025, with players exiting in the first round of the main draw earning 11.5% more this year.
The increase in prize money for the earlier rounds helps support the tennis ecosystem, allowing lower-ranked players to sustain their careers on the tour more easily.
Prize money comparison to 2025
2025 prize earnings (2026 percentage increase)
Champion: €2,550,000 (up 9.8% in 2026)
Runner-up: €1,275,000 up 9.8% in 2026)
Semi-finalist: €690,000 (up 8.7% in 2026)
Quarter-finalist: €440,000 (up 6.82% in 2026)
Fourth round: €265,000 (up 7.55% in 2026)
Third round: €168,000 (up 11.31% in 2026)
Second round: €117,000 (up 11.11% in 2026)
First round: €78,000 (up 11.54% in 2026)
Qualifying - third round: €43,000 (up 11.63% in 2026)
Qualifying - second round: €29,500 (up 11.86% in 2026)
Qualifying - first round: €21,000 (up 14.29% in 2026)
FAQ Section
How much does the 2026 French Open winner receive?
The French Open singles winners take home €2.8 million.
Do men and women get equal prize money at Roland Garros?
Both men and women get equal prize money at Roland Garros.
How much do players earn for losing in the first round of the 2026 French Open?
Players earn €87,000 for exiting the first round of the main draw in the 2026 French Open
What is the total prize pool for the 2026 Roland Garros?
The total prize pool for Roland Garros in 2026 is €61.7 million, an 9.53% increase compared to 2025.
How many ranking points are awarded at the 2026 French Open?
The French Open winners earn 2000 ranking points.
How much is the prize money for the doubles winners in Paris?
Doubles winners take home €600,000, and the mixed doubles winners earn €122,000.