Which French Open award is given to the revelation of the year?

The Prix Bourgeon is the French Open award given to the revelation of the year.

The award is one of three distinctive prizes associated with Roland-Garros, alongside the Prix Orange and Prix Citron. “Bourgeon” means “bud” in French, making it a fitting name for a player viewed as an emerging talent.

The Prix Orange recognizes sportsmanship and a cooperative attitude toward the press, while the Prix Citron honors a player known for a strong character or personality. The Bourgeon is different: it focuses on discovery and future potential rather than conduct.

The awards began appearing around the French Open in 1981, although the Bourgeon was first awarded later. Past recipients have included Michael Chang, Monica Seles, Richard Gasquet and Rafael Nadal. A common mix-up is to choose Prix Orange because it sounds like a prominent tournament prize; Orange concerns fair play, not breakthrough performance.