Players to cut short French Open interviews in pay row
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- Top‑10 players will limit pre‑French Open media sessions to 15 minutes, a symbolic cap of the 15 % of Grand Slam revenue currently allocated to prize money.
- French Tennis Federation said it “regretted” the move but is “ready to engage in direct and constructive dialogue” on governance and prize‑money issues.
- Larry Scott (former WTA chair) is leading the campaign, meeting with Amélie Mauresmo and Gilles Moretton in Paris and planning talks with the All England Club and U.S. Tennis Association.
- Players are demanding that Grand Slams raise prize‑money to 22 % of revenue by 2030 and provide tens of millions of dollars for pension, health and maternity benefits, noting the French Open’s 9.5 % prize‑money rise lags behind the US Open’s 20 % and Australian Open’s ~16 % increases.
Why it matters: Players could secure a larger prize‑money slice and benefits, while the FFT faces pressure on its broadcast contracts and may see reduced media coverage if the work‑to‑rule continues.
