Overview
- On May 24, 2026 many leading players shortened Roland‑Garros press conferences to about 15 minutes as a coordinated protest demanding a greater share of Grand Slam revenues.
- Players say Grand Slams currently return roughly 14–15% of tournament revenue as prize money and are seeking a rise to 22% by 2030 along with pensions, health and maternity support and a Grand Slam player council.
- Tournament director Amelie Mauresmo said this year’s French Open prize pot will not change but the French Tennis Federation has met agents and agreed to prepare concrete proposals within about a month.
- The action has divided players and commentators, with some calling the protest disorganized or unfair to media while others warn a boycott remains a possible leverage point if talks stall.
- The dispute hinges on scale: Roland‑Garros reported about €395m in 2025 revenues and set a €56.3m prize fund for this year, figures players use to argue their share has fallen despite rising tournament income.