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French Open prize money increased

Winners of men’s and women’s singles titles in Paris will now earn €1.5 million

Rafael Nadal poses with trophy following his men's singles win over Novak Djokovic in last year's French Open. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Rafael Nadal poses with trophy following his men's singles win over Novak Djokovic in last year's French Open. Photograph: Matthew Stockman/Getty Images
Mon Apr 15 2013 - 11:35

The French Open's total prize money for 2013 has been increased by more than €3 million to €22 million .

The winners of the men's and women's singles titles will each earn €1.5 million, up €250,000 from last year.

Organisers added that the move was part of plans to boost the total prize money by a further €10 million to €32 million by 2016.

In comparison, US Open prize money will reach €25.7 million this year and rise to €38 million by 2017, while Wimbledon prize money was more than €19 million in 2012.

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This year's Australian Open prize money was €24 million.