French Open prize money raised
April 16, 2013, Tuesday
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PRIZE money at the French Open will rise significantly for both singles champions and players who lose in some of the early rounds.
Roland Garros organizers said yesterday that the overall total for the tournament will go from 18.7 million euros (US$24.6 million) last year to 22 million euros, with winners receiving 1.5 million euros compared to 1.25 million euros in 2012. Players eliminated in the second, third and fourth rounds will receive 25 percent more than they did last year. The tournament begins on May 26.
Roland Garros organizers said yesterday that the overall total for the tournament will go from 18.7 million euros (US$24.6 million) last year to 22 million euros, with winners receiving 1.5 million euros compared to 1.25 million euros in 2012. Players eliminated in the second, third and fourth rounds will receive 25 percent more than they did last year. The tournament begins on May 26.
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