After $2.9 million & $1.4 million payday, Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner to be reportedly taxed nearly 50% of French Open earnings
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Face Nearly 50% Tax on French Open 2025 Earnings
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, who earned $2.9 million (€2.55 million) and $1.45 million (€1.28 million) respectively for their French Open 2025 final on June 8, are reportedly set to lose nearly half their prize money due to French tax laws. Alcaraz, the 22-year-old champion, could pay up to 46% of his winnings, approximately $1.4 million (€1.18 million), while Sinner, the runner-up, may lose around $600,000 (€540,800), per motorcyclesports.net and elEconomista.es. Tennis players are taxed based on the country where earnings are made, without additional home-country income tax, per My Tennis HQ.
However, conflicting reports suggest a lower tax rate. Some sources, like dailymail.co.uk and gbnews.com, estimate a 30% tax, reducing Alcaraz’s loss to about $639,000 (£639,000) and Sinner’s to $320,000 (£320,000). Holger Rune’s X post hinted at potentially higher French taxes, but no official rate was confirmed, per sportskeeda.com. Additionally, tennistonic.com incorrectly stated Alcaraz would pay Spain’s IRPF tax, which contradicts the location-based tax rule, undermining its credibility.
Alcaraz’s career earnings now exceed $44.7 million, surpassing Pete Sampras, while Sinner’s stand at $41.5 million, per sportico.com. Despite the tax hit, Alcaraz’s net worth is estimated at $40 million, bolstered by endorsements from Nike and Rolex, per essentiallysports.com. Sinner, with a $30 million net worth, retains strong sponsorships from Gucci and Nike despite a 2024 doping ban, per motociclismo.pt. Posts on X, like @elEconomistaes, highlighted Alcaraz’s 40.8% tax burden, reflecting fan dismay. The tax disparity underscores the financial complexities top players navigate, yet their off-court earnings ensure long-term stability.
