Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
Summary
Top tennis players plan to limit their media interviews to 15 minutes before the French Open to protest the amount of prize money. They want a bigger share of the money earned by the Grand Slam tournaments and more say in decisions like scheduling.Key Facts
- Players will cut pre-tournament interviews to 15 minutes to highlight that only about 15% of event revenue goes to prize money.
- This move aims to pressure the French Tennis Federation and its broadcast partners.
- Prize money at the French Open increased by 9.5% this year, less than increases at the US and Australian Opens last year.
- Players want the Grand Slam tournaments to give 22% of their revenue to prize money by 2030.
- They also seek more funds for benefits like pensions, healthcare, and maternity leave.
- Top players want more influence on tournament scheduling and other important choices.
- The protest is led by former WTA boss Larry Scott and supported by many top-ranked players.
- The French Tennis Federation expressed regret over the protest but said it wants to talk directly with players.
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