French Open Prize Money Row: Mauresmo Rejects Player Demands
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Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo says organisers won't raise prize money for 2026 as players push for a higher share of revenue from Grand Slams.
Top players including Sinner and Sabalenka are pushing for 22% of major revenue. Mauresmo says the French Open 'will not budge' ahead of Sunday's start...
French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said Thursday that organisers “will not budge” on raising prize money for the 2026 event, despite an ongoing dispute with players.
In response to what they see as low prize money, a group of tennis stars plan to cut back on their media commitments before the clay-court Grand Slam.
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Players argue they currently receive just 15% of revenue from the majors and want that share increased to 22%.
“We are not going to budge,” Mauresmo told reporters at the tournament draw in Paris, adding she was a “little saddened” by the situation.
“We have prize money that has... doubled in 10 years and has also increased significantly recently.”
Earlier this month, men’s world number one Jannik Sinner said Grand Slam events need to show more “respect” to players.
Women’s world number one Aryna Sabalenka also weighed in at the Italian Open, saying players might boycott the sport’s four majors - the Australian Open, French Open, US Open and Wimbledon - to “defend our rights.”
A meeting between French Open organisers and “some of the players’ representatives” is scheduled for Friday.
“We don't usually take what comes from the players lightly,” Mauresmo added.
“I am confident about the discussions that will take place and those that have already taken place.”
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The French Open, the year’s second Grand Slam, starts at Roland Garros on Sunday.
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