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French Open prize money up 10% to $72 million overall

By JEROME PUGMIREYahoo Sports

French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61. 7 million euros ($72. 1 million).

Play begins on Sunday, May 24 at Roland Garros in western Paris. Men's and women's singles champions each receive 2. 8 million euros and the runners-up 1.

4 million euros.

PARIS (AP) — French Open prize money has increased by about 10% for an overall pot of 61. 7 million euros ($72. 1 million).

The total amount is up 5. 3 million euros from last year. Play begins on Sunday, May 24 at Roland Garros in western Paris.

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