Tennis players 'ignored' in pay dispute, says Fritz
Taylor Fritz has expressed that tennis players' concerns regarding prize money have been overlooked by Grand Slam tournament organizers. This has led to a planned protest by top players at the upcoming French Open. Players are advocating for a fairer share of revenue, as they currently receive only 15 percent of the earnings from these tournaments.
- ▪Taylor Fritz stated that players have been patient with their demands for higher prize money.
- ▪Top players plan to limit their media duties at the French Open due to dissatisfaction with current prize money distribution.
- ▪Players are currently asking for 22 percent of the revenue from Grand Slam tournaments instead of the 15 percent they currently receive.
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