Sinner urges French Open to boost revenue share
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- Jannik Sinner told reporters at the Italian Open that players demand a larger share of French Open revenues and hope Wimbledon and the US Open will respond.
- French Open organizers announced a 10% increase in total prize money to €61.7 million, yet players claim their revenue share will fall from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% in 2026.
- Wimbledon raised its 2025 prize pool by 7%, while the US Open and Australian Open increased theirs by 20% and 16% respectively after a players’ letter a year ago.
- Aryna Sabalenka suggested players should consider a boycott over the revenue share issue, while Sinner declined to commit to a boycott.
- Italian Open and other ATP Tour events give men's players about 30% of revenue share, including profit‑sharing and a year‑end bonus pool.
Why it matters: Players risk losing bargaining power if the French Open doesn't raise their revenue share, while organizers risk player boycotts that could hurt viewership and sponsorship.
