French Open tennis stars turn up the heat on Grand Slams over revenue row

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Tennis players at the French Open voiced growing concerns over revenue sharing and a lack of influence in the sport’s governance. Several top players, including Novak Djokovic and Aryna Sabalenka, highlighted the need for fairer distribution and greater dialogue with tournament organizers. While some players hinted at a limited media boycott, they stopped short of endorsing a full-scale strike, urging unity instead.

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▪Novak Djokovic warned that the dispute over revenue sharing could lead to deeper divisions in tennis.
▪Taylor Fritz and other players planned to limit their pre‑tournament media appearances to a brief 15‑minute window.
▪Aryna Sabalenka framed the issue as a fight for lower‑ranked players who suffer from the current financial structure.
▪Andrey Rublev criticized the lack of response from organizers to player communications, describing it as a structural problem.

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Advertising Home Sport French Open tennis stars turn up the heat on Grand Slams over revenue row Sport Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about the prospect of a boycott after Aryna Sabalenka raised the possibility earlier this month. Issued on: 22/05/2026 - 18:34 4 min Reading time Share By: FRANCE 24 A ballgirl stands during the draw for the French Open tennis tournament, Thursday, May 21, 2026, at the Roland Garros stadium in Paris.

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