Moïse Kouamé is emerging as a standout player at the 2026 Open d’Occitanie, which kicked off this week in Montpellier following the conclusion of the Australian Open. This ATP 250 tournament, held at the Sud de France Arena since 2012, is notable for its increased prize money, rising to a total of €612,620—a 5.42% increase compared to 2025.
The winner of this year’s tournament will receive €93,175, along with 250 ATP points, presenting a 2.8% increase over the €90,680 awarded to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the previous year. Throughout the event, all players in the main draw benefit from this nearly uniform increase in prize money, with first-round exits now earning €6,570—a slight improvement from last year.
In the singles category, prizes are structured from €6,570 for the first round to €93,175 for the champion. The amounts for the other rounds are set at €10,750 for the second round, €18,515 for the quarter-finals, €31,955 for the semi-finals, and €54,360 for the runner-up. For doubles, the prize distribution starts at €3,330 for first-round teams and escalates to €32,410 for the winning pair, with amounts of €5,650 for the quarter-finals, €10,190 for the semi-finals, and €17,410 for the finalists.
Originally held in Lyon, the tournament transitioned to Montpellier in 2010 after being hosted in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region until 2009. This shift has marked a new era for the competition, which continues to attract attention and enhance the profile of tennis in the region.
As the tournament progresses, all eyes will be on the players, especially rising stars like Moïse Kouamé, who promises to bring excitement to this already thrilling event.