Tennis stars Sinner, Sabalenka and Gauff criticise Roland Garros prize money
Summary
Top tennis players Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff have criticized the prize money at the Roland Garros tournament, saying it does not fairly reflect the tournament’s revenue. They also want better player representation, healthcare, and pension plans, but say these issues have not been addressed by tournament organizers.Key Facts
- Roland Garros prize money increased by about 10 percent to 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million) for the upcoming event.
- Players say their share of the tournament’s revenue declined from 15.5% in 2024 to a projected 14.9% in 2026.
- The men’s and women’s singles champions each get 2.8 million euros ($3.27 million), and first-round losers receive 87,000 euros ($101,897).
- Tournament revenue rose by 14% to 395 million euros ($462 million) in 2025, but prize money grew only 5.4%, lowering players’ revenue share.
- Players want prize money to be about 22% of total revenue, matching other major tennis events.
- They have requested better input in decision-making, welfare benefits, and long-term healthcare without receiving responses.
- Players say Grand Slam tournaments are slow to modernize governance and improve player welfare compared to other sports.
- They remain united in pushing for fairer financial distribution and better representation in tennis governance.
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