Former world No.1 Andy Roddick praised the French Open organizers for increasing the prize money.
The only clay court Grand Slam has increased the total prize money to 49.6 million Euros, equivalent to 54 million dollars, which represents a 12% growth compared to 2022.
WThe majority of the increase will benefit players in the earlier rounds, with qualifiers and first-round losers being the biggest beneficiaries of the increase. Roddick praised the news because it will help players ranked around the world No. 100.
“This is great news. You know, listen, it’s tough being in the 90-105 range on tour. And since the Challengers don’t offer much prize money, you have to motivate that level with a break in the top 104,” 2003 US Open champion said.
And this is the payoff for being successful in those Challengers. So, props to Roland Garros, and happy to see it,” Roddick concluded.
Prize money for this year’s Roland-Garros will total EUR 49.6m, up 12.3 per cent on 2022. With the aim of ensuring a more even distribution between players, the tournament organisers have significantly increased the prize money for first-round losers in the women’s and men’s…
