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Players Keep up Battle with Tennis Majors as They Decry Roland Garros ...
Players say Roland Garros’ 9.5% prize-money increase still leaves their revenue share below 15% and gives no progress on welfare or representation.
- On Monday, world number ones Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka led top players expressing 'deep disappointment' over French Open prize money, citing frustration over player welfare and decision-making representation.
- Players are pushing for a 22% revenue share to match ATP and WTA Combined 1000 events, as their projected share of Roland Garros tournament revenue has declined from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% this year.
- Despite a 9.5% prize money increase to 61.7 million euros, athletes argue structural issues remain, including absence of a welfare fund for pensions and maternity leave requested since last year.
- The French Tennis Federation stated the increase 'reflects a sustained commitment to increasing player compensation over time,' while players concluded they will 'continue to advocate for constructive dialogue and for reforms.'
- With the clay-court Grand Slam starting in Paris on May 24, frustration persists over the lack of engagement from officials regarding formal consultation mechanisms players have sought for over a year.
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The best tennis players are not satisfied with the prizes they will receive at the upcoming Roland Garros.
·Belgrade, Serbia
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Top international tennis players have expressed their disappointment regarding the Roland Garros prize money in an open letter. The letter is signed by, among others, world number 1s Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner.
·Amsterdam, Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Top tennis players slam Roland Garros prize money, citing a shrinking share of tournament revenue
A group of tennis players, including Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff, have expressed disappointment over prize money at Roland Garros.
·United States
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·Kobbegem, Belgium
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