Roland Garros concluded its 2026 edition with victories for Alexander Zverev in the men’s draw and Mirra Andreeva in the women’s draw, both claiming their first Grand Slam titles in Paris. Each champion will leave Paris with €2.8 million in prize money, marking the highest winners’ payout in the tournament’s history and an increase of…
Top tennis players are continuing a coordinated media protest at the French Open in Paris, limiting their media availability to around 15 minutes during pre-tournament obligations. The protest is aimed at Grand Slam revenue distribution, with players highlighting that tournaments allocate roughly 15% of revenue to prize money. The 15-minute media limit was chosen to…
Roland-Garros has made only minor adjustments to its commercial program for 2026, but one major departure stands out. Recruitment company Adecco has decided not to renew its partnership after working with the tournament since 2000. Tournament organizer Fédération Française de Tennis will now collaborate with Staff for temporary recruitment services. According to reports, Staff will…
Tennis coverage at Roland-Garros is set for a major digital expansion as Roland-Garros introduces a new broadcast format featuring John McEnroe and Patrick McEnroe. The duo will host a two-hour daily whiparound show titled “Mac Zone”, airing on truTV, with the first hour simulcast live on YouTube during the opening six days of the tournament….
French Open will not expand its use of backstage cameras despite growing pressure from broadcasters to increase behind-the-scenes access, tournament director Amélie Mauresmo has confirmed. The Grand Slam will maintain designated camera-free zones, prioritising player privacy as concerns rise across professional tennis about constant off-court filming. “We really want to maintain respect for the players’…
Roland Garros will distribute €61.7 million in total prize money for the 2026 edition, a 9.5% increase year over year, continuing the financial growth trend across Grand Slams. Singles champions will earn €2.8 million each, up €300,000 from 2025, when Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka lifted the titles. The most significant adjustment comes in early-round…
Roland-Garros has revealed the official poster for its 2026 edition, created by renowned French contemporary artist JR. The initiative continues a long-standing tradition, as the French Tennis Federation has commissioned leading artists to visually represent the tournament each year since 1980. The 2026 artwork stands out with a striking central element: a black-and-white eye—JR’s signature…
For all its prestige, Roland-Garros has a structural problem: it’s small. Much smaller than its Grand Slam counterparts. And in modern sports business, limited space means limited revenue—unless you rethink the model. That’s exactly what the Fédération Française de Tennis is now doing. Turning Constraints Into Premium Experiences With the physical limits of the Paris…
Suntory Beverage & Food Europe (SBFE) has officially announced a prestigious three-year partnership between its iconic brand, Schweppes, and Roland-Garros. As an Official Supplier, Schweppes will bring its legacy of sophistication to the world’s premier clay-court tournament through 2028. The Perfect Match of Elegance The alliance unites two heritage brands defined by precision and excellence….
