Top tennis players could boycott French Open over prize money: Sabalenka
Summary
Top tennis players, including world number one Aryna Sabalenka and number four Coco Gauff, said they might boycott the French Open if the tournament does not increase prize money further. They argue that despite a recent rise, the prize money is still low compared to other Grand Slam events and not fair to players, especially those ranked lower.Key Facts
- The French Open prize money this year is 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), a 10% increase from last year.
- Players say they receive less than 15% of the tournament's revenue, while they want 22% to match other major events.
- The US Open paid $90 million last year; Wimbledon paid $72.51 million; the Australian Open paid $80.06 million this year.
- Aryna Sabalenka said a boycott might be necessary if prize money demands are not met.
- Coco Gauff supports the boycott idea and suggests players should form a union to better negotiate.
- Gauff highlighted the financial struggles of players ranked 50 to 200, who often live paycheck to paycheck.
- Players argue that their contributions bring in the money and entertainment, so they deserve a bigger share.
- The players hope negotiations will lead to a solution that satisfies everyone.
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