The 2025 French Open is set to begin this Sunday in Paris with a significant financial boost and a star-studded field, as tournament organizers announced a total prize purse of approximately $63.7 million — a 5.21% increase from last year’s edition.
Winners of the men’s and women’s singles titles will each take home $2.9 million, up nearly $170,000 from 2024. This marks the fourth consecutive year of prize money growth at Roland Garros, a trend that follows a sharp dip in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Since then, the total purse has surged more than 60% from $38.9 million.
Among tennis’s four Grand Slam events, the French Open remains third in total prize money behind the U.S. Open ($75 million) and Wimbledon ($66.1 million). The Australian Open, held in January, had a purse of around $60 million this year.
On the court, the 2025 French Open promises compelling narratives and fierce competition. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to make his Grand Slam return after serving a three-month suspension for testing positive for clostebol, a banned substance. The 23-year-old Italian made an impressive comeback at the Italian Open earlier this month, reaching the final before falling in straight sets to Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.
Alcaraz, now ranked No. 2, enters Roland Garros with momentum and eyes on his third Grand Slam title. Meanwhile, Novak Djokovic, who turns 38 on Thursday, will be seeking an unprecedented 25th Grand Slam victory — a feat that would solidify his place as the most decorated player in tennis history across both the men’s and women’s games.
On the women’s side, world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus is aiming for her fourth Grand Slam crown. After falling to American Madison Keys in the Australian Open final, Sabalenka is determined to bounce back on the Parisian clay and claim her first French Open title.
With increased stakes and heightened anticipation, the 2025 French Open is shaping up to be a dramatic and potentially historic tournament on both the men’s and women’s tours.
