Coco Gauff set for huge financial windfall despite French Open exit

• Coco Gauff suffered a loss at the French Open in controversial fashion as Iga Swiatek emerged victorious on Thursday, June 6
• The American third seed was left raging at the judge after a crucial decision went against her in the second set
• Despite the loss, the 20-year-old is set to pocket a sizeable amount from the cash prize set aside for the men and women’s events

Coco Gauff is set to pocket a hefty sum despite falling short in her bid to secure a second Grand Slam title.

The 20-year-old tennis star was controversially beaten 6-2, 6-4 to Iga Swiatek – the same opponent who defeated her in the 2022 final.

Gauff was reduced to bouts of tears as she was overcome by the much calmer Pole on Court Philippe-Chatrier, and was embroiled in a heated argument with the chair umpire in the second set.

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In the end, Gauff suffered a bitter defeat as the 2023 Grand Slam champion called on the introduction of video replays to curb controversial decisions.

“There are so many decisions that are made, and it’s sad as a player to go back or online and you see that you were completely right, and it’s like, what does that give you in that moment?” Gauff told reporters after the match, per Sky Sports.

“I think tennis is the only sport where not only we don’t have the VR system, but a lot of times the decisions are made by one person.”

How much will Coco Gauff get?

Despite the defeat, the new world No.2 is set for a major payday after reaching the final four of the French Open.

According to talkSPORT, the total cash prize for the men’s and women’s event this year is set at $63,519,219 for both men and women’s events.

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Winners of the French Open, in both men and women’s events will receive a similar amount of $2,607,120.

Semi-finalists will pocket $706,030, which is a small consolation for Gauff after she was bundled out in the final four.

According to Sportico, the 20-year-old American was already the highest-paid female athlete last year.