Introduction to the French Open

The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, is one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments in the world. Tennis is back at the Roland Garros Stadium. Next up on the calendar is the second Grand Slam tournament of the year — the French Open in Paris. The 2024 edition saw Spaniard star Carlos Alcaraz claim the men’s singles title, while Polish sensation Iga Świątek is looking for a stunning four-peat in the women’s singles bracket.

Recent Winners

On the doubles side, the men’s tournament was won by Marcelo Arévalo of El Salvador and Mate Pavić of Croatia. The women’s doubles hardware went to American Coco Gauff and Kateřina Siniaková of the Czech Republic. Tennis star Coco Gauff started playing tennis at six and has propelled herself to stardom.

Tournament Schedule

The tournament will run from Sunday, May 25 to Sunday, June 8.

Total Purse

The total purse this year is $63.84 million, a 5.21% increase from 2024 (56.352 million euros).

Singles Prize Money

Here’s a breakdown of the prize money at stake per round in singles action.

• First round: $88,686
• Second round: $133,000
• Third round: $191,000
• Round of 16: $301,000
• Quarter-finals: $500,000
• Semi-finals: $784,000
• Runner-up: $1.44 million
• Champion: $2.89 million

Previous Year’s Winners

In 2024, Alcaraz and Świątek each collected 2.4 million euros ($2.72 million) for their respective wins. Here are five things to know about Spanish professional tennis player Carlos Alcaraz.

Conclusion

The French Open is a highly anticipated event in the tennis world, with a significant purse and exciting matches. The tournament’s schedule, total purse, and singles prize money have been announced, and fans are eagerly waiting to see who will emerge victorious.

FAQs

• Q: When is the 2025 French Open?
  A: The tournament will run from Sunday, May 25 to Sunday, June 8.
• Q: What is the total purse at the 2025 French Open?
  A: The total purse this year is $63.84 million.
• Q: How much will the singles champion earn?
  A: The singles champion will earn $2.89 million.