Top Tennis Stars Criticize Roland Garros Prize Money Amid Revenue Concerns
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- •On 2026-05-05, Aryna Sabalenka said some players would be ready to boycott Roland Garros if the French Open prize money issue is not addressed.
- •Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have publicly criticised the French Open for what they describe as a shrinking share of tournament revenue going to players.
- •Top players have argued that Roland Garros revenues have risen while the percentage allocated to prize money has not kept pace.
- •A group of players issued a statement expressing "deep disappointment" with the current French Open prize money structure.
- •The Professional Tennis Players Association has linked the French Open dispute to a wider push for reforms in tennis prize money and revenue sharing.
- •Reports say the French Open prize money pool has increased in absolute terms but players argue their share of overall tournament income has declined.
- •The prize money criticism has focused on both singles stars and lower-ranked players who rely heavily on Grand Slam earnings.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If French Open organisers agree to raise the players' share of tournament revenue for 2026 and beyond Top players such as Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff are likely to compete without a boycott threat and may push for similar changes at Wimbledon and the US Open.
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WESTABC News (AU) - Just InPlayers express 'deep disappointment' over French Open prize moneyCNChannel News AsiaPTPA says French Open prize money row highlights need for deeper reformsMEAsharq Al-Awsat (EN)Players Would Boycott French Open Over Prize Money Dispute, Says SabalenkaMEAl Jazeera - AllTennis stars Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff criticise Roland Garros prize money