Roland-Garros director Amélie Mauresmo has officially confirmed that the prizes for this year’s tournament will remain unchanged. This decision was taken despite strong reactions from players regarding the distribution of income and participation rights in Grand Slam tournaments.
Roland Garros maintains a firm stance on financial issues.
Despite a total prize money of 61.7 million euros for Roland-Garros this year (an increase of 5.3 million euros compared to the previous season), the players expressed their dissatisfaction. According to an expert analysis, the share of income allocated to athletes is decreasing, from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% expected in 2026.
Ms Mauresmo said no changes would be made at the moment, although organizers remain open to dialogue with player representatives at a meeting scheduled for today (May 22). According to the current prize structure, the men’s and women’s singles champions will receive 2.8 million euros, an increase of 250,000 euros compared to the 2025 edition.
Carlos Alcaraz risks being out of competition for the rest of 2026.
In addition to the controversy surrounding the winnings, the tennis world is worried about the state of health of Carlos Alcaraz. After announcing his withdrawal from Roland Garros and Wimbledon, Mundo Deportivo reported that the Spanish player could be suffering from De Quervain syndrome, an inflammation and narrowing of the tendon sheath of the wrist.
