• Loading stock data...
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

French Open Prize Pool Skyrockets to Record $54.6M

  • The winners of the event will earn $2.51 million each.
  • Losers in the first round of qualifying will earn $17,000 each, and singles first-round losers will receive $75,000 each.
The French Open will have a record prize purse.
Rolland-Garros

The 2023 French Open prize pool will go up significantly compared to last year’s edition. 

Organizers for the event announced that the purse will total $54.6 million — 12.3% more than the $46.7 million offered in 2022. That’s a French Open record, according to the Associated Press. 

Wimbledon center court on a partly sunny day

Wimbledon Ticket Sales Will Fund Ukraine Relief Efforts

Wimbledon’s ticket sales could drive $620,000 toward Ukrainian relief efforts.
April 25, 2023

The winners of the event, which will take place between May 28-June 11, will earn $2.51 million each. Losers in the first round of qualifying will earn $17,000 each, while singles first-round losers will receive $75,000 each. 

The French Open had previously dropped its prize purses due to financial losses during the pandemic, but these latest numbers have eclipsed pre-COVID levels from 2019. 

Gender Equity

The four tennis Grand Slams are some of the only events in all of global sports that provide equal prize money for both men’s and women’s participants. 

The U.S. Open was the first to do so in 1973 — largely due to the influence of Billie Jean King. That year, the event offered $25,000 to each champion. 

It would take almost four decades for all four Grand Slams to follow suit — Wimbledon became the last grand slam to offer equal prize money in 2007.

Linkedin
Whatsapp
Copy Link
Link Copied
Link Copied

What to Read

Vanderbilt Commodores quarterback Diego Pavia (2) throws the ball as Auburn Tigers take on Vanderbilt Commodores at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala., on Saturday, Nov. 2, 2024. Vanderbilt Commodores defeated Auburn Tigers 17-7.

Vandy QB Pavia Sues NCAA for 2 More Years of Eligibility

Diego Pavia beat Alabama. Can he beat the NCAA’s eligibility rules?

Lululemon-Fanatics Collab With NHL Sees ‘Explosive’ First-Day Sales

The premium collection made up 80% of all NHL merch sales.
Feb 1, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CANADA; Team King defender Savannah Harmon (15) scores against Team Kloss goaltender Nicole Hensley (29) during the PWHL 3-on-3 Showcase during NHL All-Star Thursday at Scotiabank Arena.

PWHL Will Add Two Teams in Expansion Move

Possible new sites include Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Quebec City.
Running back Kalel Mullings (20) celebrates a touchdown against USC with teammates during the second half at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

House v. NCAA Lawyers Amend Settlement to Address Concerns About Boosters and NIL

Judge Claudia Wilken had concerns about the definition of the word “booster.”
podcast thumbnail mobile
Front Office Sports Today

The Billionaire Who Flipped a Star Quarterback

0:00

Featured Today

Can an Elite Women’s Soccer School Survive the New College Sports Moneyball?

Santa Clara faces an uphill battle in the new college sports landscape.
Nov 16, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Spirit forward Trinity Rodman (2) celebrates after defeating NJ/NY Gotham FC in a 2024 NWSL Playoffs semifinal match at Audi Field. Mandatory Credit:
November 22, 2024

The Washington Spirit’s Business Makeover Carried Them to the Finals

The team’s return to the NWSL championship looks a lot different from 2021.
Nov 18, 2023; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Williams Racing driver Logan Sargeant of the United States (2) during the Las Vegas Grand Prix at Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
November 21, 2024

F1 Grand Prix Upended Vegas Last Year. Stakes Are High for Its..

Stakes are high as F1 gears up for a successful second act.
Classic Football Shirts New York Pop-Up
November 18, 2024

Vintage Soccer Jerseys Have Found a Sweet Spot in the Lucrative U.S...

The money-making shirts are at the prime intersection of memorabilia and fashion.
Juan Soto

Juan Soto Leads MLB’s Offseason Frenzy, Chasing $600M Deal

Soto reportedly has already received contract offers from five teams.
November 24, 2024

Max Verstappen Wins Fourth Straight F1 Title Despite Red Bull’s Down Year

The driver clinched another championship at the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
November 25, 2024

Mo Salah–Liverpool Saga Puts Saudi Arabia Back in Soccer Spotlight

The striker’s upset he hasn’t received an offer for a contract extension.
Sponsored

How UBS Crafts Impactful Partnerships Across Sports, Arts, and Culture

As UBS continues to expand its impressive array of sports and entertainment partnerships, the company solidifies its position as a leader in wealth management.
Despondent Giants quarterback Daniel Jones.
November 22, 2024

Giants Cut Daniel Jones Days After $23 Million Benching 

The Jones era in New Jersey is over.
Michele Kang
November 20, 2024

The Wealthy Booster Spending Millions to Turn U.S. Soccer European

Michele Kang says NWSL expansion requires more coaches and refs.
May 27, 2024; Paris, France; Rafael Nadal of Spain waves goodbye after his match against Alexander Zverev of Germany on day two of Roland Garros at Stade Roland Garros.
November 19, 2024

Rafael Nadal Bids Farewell to Tennis at Davis Cup

Nadal surpassed the $135 million mark in career earnings.
Nov 3, 2024; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) is sacked during an extra point attempt by Washington Commanders defensive end Dorance Armstrong (92) during the second half at MetLife Stadium.
November 18, 2024

Giants Hit Rock Bottom, Demote QB Daniel Jones With $23 Million Injury..

Jones signed a four-year, $160 million contract extension in March 2023.