Masters 1000 Rome 2026: total prize pool reaches R$48.3 million with focus on the singles title
Masters 1000 by Roma reached the historic mark of 8.3 million euros in total prize money for the 2026 season. The amount is equivalent to approximately R$48.3 million at the current price. The organization of the Italian tournament confirmed the values divided between the singles and doubles brackets this Monday. The winner of the men’s individual category will walk away with 1 million euros, approximately R$5.8 million.
The increase in figures reflects the tournament’s appreciation on the ATP circuit. The values were scaled to cover everything from tennis players who fall in the first round to the great champion in Foro Italico. The dispute on Roman soil is one of the most important preparations for Roland Garros. Mesmo whoever does not advance in the competition guarantees a relevant amount in European currency.
Campeão in singles receives millionaire prize in Foro Italico
The Aberto winner of Roma 2026 will take home the trophy and a check for 1 million euros. Este value represents the top of the financial pyramid of the event in the Italian capital. The finalist, who finishes the competition as runner-up, also receives a significant amount of 535.6 thousand euros. The difference between the title and second place intensifies the dispute for points in the world rankings.
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The semi-finalists guarantee 297.5 thousand euros each, consolidating Roma as one of the most profitable stages of the clay calendar. Quem reaches the quarter-finals and pockets 169.4 thousand euros for his performance. The payment structure aims to maintain competitiveness throughout the Masters 1000 knockout stages.
Atletas eliminated on debut guarantee quota of R$ 124 thousand
One of the organization’s priorities was to ensure that lower-ranked tennis players also had financial sustainability. Players who lose in the first round of the main draw receive 21,300 euros, which corresponds to R$124,100. The measure helps pay for technical teams and travel for circuit professionals. Para the second round, the value increases to 31.6 thousand euros paid individually.
- Primeira round (simple): 21.3 thousand euros (R$ 124.1 thousand)
- Segunda round: 31.6 thousand euros
- Terceira round: 54.1 thousand euros
- Quarta round: 92.5 thousand euros
- Final Quartas: 169.4 thousand euros
- Semifinal: 297.5 thousand euros
- Vice-champion: 535.6 thousand euros
- Campeão: 1 million euros (R$5.8 million)
Doubles Torneio reserves more than 400 thousand euros for the winners
Nas doubles keys, the values are distributed by partnership and follow a progression logic based on the progress of the rounds. The champion team in Roma will share 409.5 thousand euros, equivalent to around R$2.4 million. The finalists who take silver receive 216.8 thousand euros for their performance during the week at Itália. The doubles tournament is traditionally an attraction for specialists looking to gain crucial points in the season.
The semi-finals pay 116,400 euros per pair, while the quarter-finals pay 58,200 euros to the teams involved. Já athletes who fall in the doubles bracket debut with 17.1 thousand euros per team. Esse value covers the basic expenses of participating in Masters. The organization reinforced that the commitment to doubles is an essential part of the identity of the Roman event.
Brasileiro João Fonseca meets opponents and seeks evolution
Brazilian expectations in the tournament fall on the young João Fonseca, who discovered his trajectory in the main draw. The tennis player could face the current world number 5 if he advances to the third round of the competition. Fonseca comes from an intense sequence of games on European clay and seeks to consolidate its place in the top 100. Roma’s performance will be fundamental for its direct entry into other major tournaments.
Masters 1000 by Roma also takes place under a climate of tension behind the scenes of world tennis. Recentemente, stars of the sport, released a joint note with complaints about the amounts paid in Roland Garros. Players ask for greater transparency and adjustments to Grand Slams prizes. Roma, in turn, tries to position itself as a tournament that values the athletes’ efforts from the early stages.

















