French Open 2016 Prize Money: Complete Purse and Earnings from Roland Garros

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Published: May 22, 2016

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The 2016 French Open kicked off Sunday morning at Stade Roland Garros in Paris as the top players in the world begin their pursuit of the season's second major title. Serena Williams and Stan Wawrinka arrived as the defending champions.

One notable absence is Roger Federer. Christopher Clarey of the New York Times noted the 17-time Grand Slam singles champion pulled out of the event as a result of an unspecified injury, ending a record run of 65 straight major appearances. He last missed the 1999 U.S. Open.

Most of the other marquee players in both draws are in attendance with hopes of capturing one of the season's most coveted titles. Let's check out the prize money they'll be fighting for over the next two weeks along with predictions for which players will raise the championship trophies.

 

2016 French Open Prize Money

Tournament Predictions Men's Champion: Novak Djokovic



Djokovic is the owner of 11 major titles, including at least two from each of the Grand Slams not named the French Open. He's reached the final in Paris three times in the past four years but has been unable to close the deal, leaving the career Grand Slam out of his grasp.

It's the type of void on his otherwise outstanding resume that creates a little more pressure each year he doesn't win the tournament. Greg Garber of ESPN.com passed along the Serbian sensation's thoughts about the longtime pursuit.

"I don't like the word 'obsession' because it doesn't come from the right emotion," Djokovic said. "But of course, being the only Grand Slam I haven't won gives me even more incentive to give my best there this year."

His clay-court campaign got off to a shocking start as he lost to Jiri Vesely in his first match of the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. He's bounced back nicely, however, winning nine of his next 10 matches with the only loss coming to Andy Murray in the Rome...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Tennis

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