According to information from the organizers, the total prize fund of this year's tournament increased by about 5.4 million Euros compared to last season, reaching more than 61.7 million Euros, equivalent to an increase of about 9.5%. Notably, the increase was mainly allocated to players who stopped in the first rounds, in order to improve income for low-ranked athletes.
However, Roland Garros still maintains a policy of equal bonuses between men and women, continuing to affirm the balanced direction in the Grand Slam system.
In terms of technology, Roland Garros 2026 becomes one of the first Grand Slam tournaments to allow athletes to use smart wearable devices in official competitions. Data collected from these devices will support performance analysis, and provide more information for training and communication.
The organizers said that this is a test step to enhance the application of data in professional sports, aiming to improve the quality of competition and viewer experience.
Besides professional factors, Roland Garros 2026 also recorded many activities to show gratitude to retired tennis players. Among them, Gaël Monfils will attend the special event "Gaël and Friends" held at Philippe-Chatrier court. This is considered one of the notable farewell activities within the framework of this year's tournament.
In addition to Monfils, former champions such as Stan Wawrinka and some other veteran faces will also be honored in private ceremonies, as part of activities to honor the legacy of the tournament.
Roland Garros 2026 is assessed to continue to play a pioneering role in combining sports, technology and historical values, while maintaining its position as one of the most important Grand Slam tournaments in the world of tennis.
