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2024 french Open Prize Money: A Detailed Breakdown
The 2024 French Open, held from May 20th to June 9th, concluded with meaningful prize money awarded across all events. This year’s total prize pot reached $90 million (approximately £67.4 million), representing a substantial increase from previous years. Here’s a detailed look at how the prize money was distributed.
Overall Prize Pool
The total prize pot for the 2024 French Open is $90 million (£67.4 million). This figure encompasses prize money for all events, including men’s and women’s singles, doubles, mixed doubles, and qualifying rounds.
Singles Prize Money
The most significant portion of the prize money is allocated to the singles champions. Here’s a breakdown:
- Men’s Singles Champion: $5 million (£3.75 million)
- Women’s Singles Champion: $5 million (£3.75 million)
Prize money decreases as players are eliminated in earlier rounds. While the exact amounts vary, reaching the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and final guarantees substantial earnings for competitors.
Doubles and Mixed doubles Prize Money
Doubles and mixed doubles events also offer considerable prize money, though less than the singles competitions.
- Mixed Doubles Champions (Sara Errani & Andrea vavassori): $1 million
- Runners-up (Iga Swiatek & Casper Ruud): $400,000
Detailed Prize Money Breakdown (Approximate)
Here’s a more detailed look at the approximate prize money awarded at various stages of the tournament:
| Round | Men’s/Women’s Singles | Doubles/Mixed Doubles (per team) |
|---|---|---|
| Qualifying Round | $16,500 | N/A |
| Round of 128 | $69,000 | $12,500 |
| Round of 64 | $107,000 | $25,000 |
| Round of 32 | $175,000 | $42,500 |
| Round of 16 | $350,000 | $85,000 |
| Quarter-Finals | $650,000 | $170,000 |
| Semi-Finals | $1.1 million | $340,000 |
| Runner-Up | $2.4 million | $680,000 |
| Champion | $5 million | $1.36 million |
Key Takeaways
- The 2024 French Open featured a total prize pool of $90 million (£67.4 million).
- Singles champions each received $5 million (£3.75 million).
- Mixed Doubles champions (Errani & Vavassori) took home $1 million.
- Significant prize money is awarded at every stage of the tournament, incentivizing participation and competition.
Published: 2024/06/10