French Open prize money: How much could Nadal, Federer, Djokovic win?
FRENCH OPEN stars stand to earn handsomely as the 2019 Grand Slam progresses. How much can the likes of Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic earn?
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French Open bosses say they have made a "special effort" to improve the earnings of players knocked out at an early stage of the Grand Slam this year.
The vast total prize fund of around £37 million has been distributed more evenly between stars knocked out in early and late rounds in Paris this year, with increases across the board meaning lower-ranked players are guaranteed a more lucrative tournament.
The President of the French Tennis Federation, Bernard Giudicelli, and Tournament Director Guy Forget said they wanted to "narrow the gap" between the money likely to be won by outsiders and big-name favourites.
In total, the prize fund has grown by eight percent compared to the 2018 edition, although the winner and losing finalist receive less than they do at the Australian Open, Wimbledon or the US Open.
The greatest increase in prize money this year has already been earned by players entering the first round of qualifying, with a relatively modest reward of just over £6,000 representing an increase of almost 17 percent.
Hopefuls reaching the first round proper pick up £40,000 - the second-highest increase of the year, rising by 15 percent.
Competitors who exit during the first week of qualifying have the solace of a cash increase of around 10 percent this year.
But the greatest jump between rounds occurs between the semi-finals and final, with beaten semi-finalists receiving half as much as the finalists.
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French Open prize money - how much do men and women earn at the French Open?
First round qualifiers
£6,100
Second round qualifiers
£10,600
Third round qualifiers
£20,800
1st round
£40,000
2nd round
£75,000
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3rd round
£124,000
4th round
£211,000
Quarter-final
£360,000
Semi-final
£511,000
Runner-up
£1m
French Open winner prize money
£1.9m