CARLOS ALCARAZ is set to lose a huge amount of his £2.1million French Open prize money.
The Spaniard beat Jannik Sinner in a thrilling final that lasted five hours and 29 minutes on Sunday.
Alcaraz saved three match points in the fourth set as he staged an incredible comeback to seal victory 4-6 6-7 6-4 7-6 7-6.
It was his second French Open crown in as many years and his win earned him a sweet £2.13m.
Rules state that tax on prize money pocketed must be paid in the country where the tournament is hosted.
That means Alcaraz has had to give 30 per cent to the French government as that is the local tax rate on earnings of that size.
It sees the 22-year-old cough up a staggering £639,000.
However, his cheque will still be worth a whopping £1,491,000.
Alcaraz will not have to pay income tax on his Roland Garros cash in Spain.
But as he is still registered as a resident in his homeland, any other earnings like sponsorship deals could come within the Spanish government’s grasp.
Alcaraz has a won £35.3m in prize money alone across his career so far.
Before the French Open began, he told the Tennis Channel what he spends his cash on, saying: “Not after every big win, but for example at the Grand Slams, if I reach the semi-finals, I like to buy myself a new pair of sneakers.
“If I feel like I had a good season, at the end of the year I’ll buy myself a nice watch.”
Alcaraz has now won five Grand Slam titles – with only Bjorn Borg and Rafael Nadal reaching that milestone at a younger age.
He is the joint favourite – alongside Sinner – to win Wimbledon which starts at the end of June.
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