French Open 2026 prize money to rise 9.5%, boosting early rounds
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- Category: Sports
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-16 10:28 UTC
- Sources: BBC Sport
The French Open announced a 9.5% increase in total prize money for the 2026 edition of the tournament. The largest proportional increases are directed at the qualifying competition and early-round matches.
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