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Players Do Not Feel Respected, Sinner Says Amid French Open Boycott Call
Players say their share of French Open revenue has fallen below 15%, far short of the 22% they demanded, as boycott talk grows.
- World number one Jannik Sinner said on Thursday that players may boycott the French Open, citing a lack of respect regarding prize money distribution at the tournament, also known as Roland Garros.
- A letter sent Monday to the French Tennis Federation expressed collective disappointment, as players demand a 22 percent revenue share to align with other Grand Slams, noting their portion is projected to drop to 14.9 percent.
- While Roland Garros expects revenues of more than €400 million, the tournament announced a 9.5 percent prize money increase to €61.7 million, which players argue fails to reflect the value they create.
- Women's world number one Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff voiced support for the potential boycott, with Novak Djokovic praising Sabalenka for "stepping up as a leader" in addressing the sport's dynamics.
- Players emphasize that the protest centers on respect, as Coco Gauff noted, "It's about the future of our sport" and current players struggling financially while top events generate record earnings.
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Despite an overall allocation of €61.7 million, the athletes denounce an unfair financial distribution of Roland-Garros. Some call for the boycott of the Grand Slam tournament and the number one...
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Players have threatened to boycott the French Open if their prize money is not increased because they do not feel respected, world number one Jannik Sinner said on Thursday. Fellow top-ranked player Aryna Sabalenka and defending Roland Garros champion Coco Gauff had supported the drastic step on Tuesday, saying players will likely receive less than 15% of tournament revenue, well short of the 22% they demanded.
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