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Saying Less Has Meaning for Top-10 Players in Prize Money Protest at the French Open
Top players plan to limit media access and have threatened broader boycotts as they press for a larger share of Roland Garros revenue.
- On Friday, tennis players at Roland Garros are limiting media interactions to 15 minutes to protest revenue, ahead of the French Open starting Sunday.
- Players argue their share declined to 14.3 percent, significantly lower than the 22 percent standard at ATP and WTA events.
- Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said on Thursday prize money will not change this year, though she remains open to dialogue.
- Top-Ranked Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff supported potential boycotts of Grand Slams this month, citing recent increases at the United States Open and Australian Open.
- Organizers and player representatives are expected to meet Friday; Mauresmo noted that resolutions will not happen instantly, though discussions will continue.
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Even before the start of the French Open, the tennis professionals in Paris protest. With a partial media boycott, the stars want to draw attention to the low prize money from their point of view.
·Frankfurt, Germany
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French Open tennis stars turn up the heat on Grand Slams over revenue row
Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about the prospect of a boycott after Aryna Sabalenka raised the possibility earlier this month.
·France
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