French Open players plan media protest over prize-money share
Players at the French Open are planning to limit media appearances to protest their share of prize money. They claim their revenue share has decreased significantly compared to other tournaments, leading to threats of a boycott. The French Tennis Federation expressed regret over the players' initiative and stated its willingness to engage in discussions about governance and compensation.
- ▪Players are reducing media appearances to protest their share of prize money at the French Open.
- ▪They claim their revenue share has dropped to 14.3%, compared to 22% at other events.
- ▪The French Tennis Federation has proposed a meeting to discuss players' concerns and governance issues.
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Players at the French Open are planning to reduce media appearances ahead of the start of the Grand Slam to complain about their share of the prize money. A group have already targeted the upcoming clay-court tournament for reducing players’ share of revenue to an alleged 14.3% – compared to 22% at other ATP and WTA events. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka and No.4 Coco Gauff were among leading players who threatened a boycott of the Slams earlier this month if they don’t start receiving more compensation. L'Equipe newspaper reported Wednesday that many players competing at Roland Garros, which begins Sunday, are planning to limit their conversations with reporters to 15 minutes during Friday's traditional pre-tournament media day.
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