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French Open prize money boost confirmed as tournament director addresses player privacy concerns

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French Open prize money has increased significantly for this year’s tournament

The French Open is set to commence on Sunday, 24 May, at Roland Garros in western Paris, with a significant boost to its prize fund. The total prize money for this year's tournament has increased by approximately 10 per cent, reaching an overall pot of 61. 7 million euros (£53.

7 million), marking a 5. 3 million euro rise (£4. 6 million) from last year.

Champions in both the men's and women's singles categories will each receive 2. 8 million euros (£2. 4 million), while the runners-up will take home 1.

4 million euros (£1. 2 million). Semi-finalists are awarded 750,000 euros (£652,000), and even those exiting in the first round will secure 87,000 euros (£76,000).

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