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French Open Maintains Prize Money Despite Player Complaints
📰 Original title: French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
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The French Open organizers have confirmed that there will be no changes to the tournament’s prize money this year, despite growing dissatisfaction from top tennis players. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo stated that the players’ share of revenue has decreased to an estimated 14.3 percent, significantly lower than the 22 percent typical at ATP and WTA events. Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, have criticized the reduction and even suggested the possibility of boycotting Grand Slam events unless compensation improves. While the total prize pool for 2026 increased to 61.7 million euros ($72 million), up 5.3 million euros ($6.1 million) from last year, the players argue that their relative share has declined due to revenue growth outpacing prize money increases. Singles champions will receive 2.8 million euros ($3.2 million), a modest increase from 2025. Mauresmo emphasized that discussions with players will continue, likely after the tournament, but the prize money structure will remain unchanged for the current edition of Roland Garros. Many players are planning limited media interactions to express their dissatisfaction during the pre-tournament media day.
French Open Maintains Prize Money Despite Player Complaints
📰 Original title: French Open rejects prize money change despite tennis stars’ boycott threat
🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
👥 Users: It's not clickbait ✅
View full AI summary: https://en.killbait.com/french-open-maintains-prize-money-despite-player-complaints.html?utm_source=mastodon_social&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_social
The French Open organizers have confirmed that there will be no changes to the tournament’s prize money this year, despite growing dissatisfaction from top tennis players. Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo stated that the players’ share of revenue has decreased to an estimated 14.3 percent, significantly lower than the 22 percent typical at ATP and WTA events. Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, have criticized the reduction and even suggested the possibility of boycotting Grand Slam events unless compensation improves. While the total prize pool for 2026 increased to 61.7 million euros ($72 million), up 5.3 million euros ($6.1 million) from last year, the players argue that their relative share has declined due to revenue growth outpacing prize money increases. Singles champions will receive 2.8 million euros ($3.2 million), a modest increase from 2025. Mauresmo emphasized that discussions with players will continue, likely after the tournament, but the prize money structure will remain unchanged for the current edition of Roland Garros. Many players are planning limited media interactions to express their dissatisfaction during the pre-tournament media day.
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