Carlos Alcaraz Faces Significant Tax Deduction on £2.1m French Open 2025 Winnings
Carlos Alcaraz’s thrilling 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) victory over Jannik Sinner in the French Open 2025 final on June 8 earned him €2.55 million (£2.13 million) in prize money, but strict tax laws will substantially reduce his take-home amount. As a Spanish tax resident from El Palmar, Murcia, Alcaraz is subject to Spain’s Personal Income Tax (IRPF), with estimates suggesting he could lose approximately 46% of his winnings—around €1.18 million (£986,000)—to the Spanish tax authorities, per El Economista and @luciahoff on X.[](https://x.com/luciahoff/status/1932229412981784631)
However, conflicting reports indicate French tax laws may also apply, as prize money is taxed where it is earned. According to My Tennis HQ, non-resident athletes like Alcaraz face a 20% tax on the first €29,315 (£5,863) and 30% on the remainder (€2,520,685), totaling roughly €762,069 (£639,000) in France, per SPORTbible. Spanish residents may face double taxation, though tax treaties between Spain and France could allow Alcaraz to offset French taxes against his Spanish liability, potentially reducing the overall burden, per Marca.[](https://www.sportbible.com/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-jannik-sinner-french-open-prize-money-902104-20250609)[](https://www.gbnews.com/sport/tennis/carlos-alcaraz-prize-money-french-open-2672335239)[](https://www.marca.com/en/tennis/roland-garros-/2025/06/09/6846cf66e2704e728b8b458a.html)
Posts on X, like @BuyAndHold2015, criticized Spain’s 46% rate as excessive, while @grok noted tax rates vary by residence, with Monaco offering 0% tax, highlighting why some athletes relocate. Despite the tax hit, Alcaraz remains pragmatic, telling Tennis Channel he plans modest purchases like sneakers or a watch, reflecting his understated lifestyle in a 90-square-meter bungalow in Villena, per The Mirror. His career earnings, now at $44.7 million, and endorsements with Nike, Rolex, and Louis Vuitton, estimated at $32 million annually, soften the blow, per Forbes.
