Tennis-French Open announces prize money increase for 2023


FILE PHOTO: Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - June 4, 2021 Ground staff clear water of a cover after rain stops play REUTERS/Christian Hartmann

(Reuters) - The prize money for this year's French Open will total 49.6 million euros ($54.6 million), up 12.3% on 2022, organisers of the claycourt Grand Slam announced on Friday.

The amount offered for the Roland Garros singles draws will be raised by 9.1% on 2022, with organisers saying in a statement they had "significantly increased" the prize pot to ensure a more even distribution between players.

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