French Open Organizers Meet With Players After Media Protest
French Open organizers have met with player representatives following a media protest by top tennis stars. The players are advocating for a 22% revenue share from Grand Slam tournaments by 2030. Concerns over player welfare and respect from tournament organizers have also been raised amidst ongoing discussions.
- ▪More than a dozen top players limited their media availability to just 15 minutes as part of a coordinated protest.
- ▪Players are lobbying for a larger share of revenue, with the current prize pool at Roland-Garros being 15% of projected revenue.
- ▪Top players have expressed frustration over the lack of response from tournament organizers regarding their requests for improved revenue sharing and player welfare.
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