Who Signed the Tennis Demand Letter? Inside Look Into Top ATP & WTA Players Threatening French Open Boycott over Revenue Share
The players say revenue growth has outpaced prize money, and they are seeking a 22% share plus better welfare and governance input.
- On Monday, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka released a joint statement criticizing French Open prize money, noting that despite a 10% increase, players' revenue share has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% projected in 2026.
- Tournament revenues are estimated at over 400 million euros, yet players requested a 22% revenue share to align with ATP and WTA Combined 1000 events, far exceeding the less than 15% they currently receive.
- Sabalenka said Tuesday, "I feel like without us there wouldn't be a tournament," while defending French Open champion Coco Gauff stated of a boycott, "I can 100% see that."
- Players reported receiving no response from Grand Slam leaders regarding prior proposals, with the statement noting "the absence of player consultation and the continued lack of investment in player welfare."
- Major American sports leagues including the NFL, NBA, and NHL split revenue around 50% with governing bodies, while players argue Grand Slams must modernize governance to build long-term value.
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Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits W
ROME (AP) — The top tennis players are already upset they’re not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open . Now they’re hoping Wimbledon and the U.S. Open respond to their demands, according to Jannik Sinner. Fellow No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said this week the players should consider a boycott . “It’s more about respect. Because I think we give much more than what we are getting back,” Sinner said on Thursday at the Italian…
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A group of more than 20 tennis players signed a letter calling for prizes in the Grand Slams and better conditions, threatening to boycott Roland Garros. Sinner, Alcaraz and Sabalenka are present.
Several of the most important tennis players of the moment formally expressed their disagreement with the economic endowment that will be awarded in the next edition of Roland Garros -in terms of prizes for participation and victories-. Among the solutions proposed by the players, there is even the one to boycott the next Grand Slam. In this group of tennis players that demand better conditions are the best rackets of both the male and the femal…
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