The award for will increase by 9.5% in 2026, reaching a total of 61.7 million euros (around R$362 million)the organizers announced this Thursday (16).
The increase of R$5.4 million (around R$31 million) In relation to 2025, the growth trajectory in athletes’ earnings in the Grand Slam played on clay courts continues.
In recent years, the organization has prioritized expansion of prize distribution at all stages of the tournamentnot only for champions, but also for players eliminated in the first rounds, amid growing demands for a fairer division of revenue in the sport.
The tournament in Paris maintains equal prize pools between men and women.
The increase occurs in a scenario of pressure from players for greater revenue sharewith ongoing discussions involving regulatory bodies and tournament organizers.
Despite the increase, Roland Garros should remain behind the other three in total prize money.
The US Open offered the biggest prize in 2025, with 90 million dollars (approximately R$449 million), while Wimbledon distributed 53.5 million pounds (R$361 million).
The Australian Open set a record this year, with 111.5 million Australian dollars (around R$399 million) in prizes.
New technology
Organizers also reported that the tournament will test the use of connected wearable devices to collect athletes’ physical databecoming the first Grand Slam to adopt the technology.
The use of this type of resource has been permitted on the ATP Tour circuit since 2024, although Grand Slam tournaments operate independently. The test will also be applied at Wimbledon and the US Open.
Tributes to players
The organizers will also promote a series of ceremonies to honor athletes who will compete in the tournament for the last time or who have recently retired.
Former world number four Caroline Garcia, who announced last year that she will end her career in 2025, will be celebrated on June 4, among the women’s semifinals, after choosing to postpone any tribute in her farewell last year.
Frenchman Gael Monfils, who indicated that the 2026 season will be the last of his career, will also be honored during the tournament and at a charity event on May 21, at the Philippe-Chatrier court, entitled “Gael and Friends”.
“He is a showman, we gave him the keys to this charity night,” said tournament director Amelie Mauresmo. “There will obviously be , with a special mixed doubles format, as well as entertainment. It has a very particular universe.”
Proceeds from the event will be donated to institutions linked to the federation and to causes chosen by Monfils.
Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka, champion in 2015 and winner of three Grand Slam titles, will also be honored after what is expected to be his last appearance at the tournament.
