Overview
- Roland‑Garros increased its 2026 prize pool to about €61.7 million, yet players say their share of tournament revenue will dip to roughly 14.9% from about 15.5%, which they argue undercuts headline gains.
- Aryna Sabalenka raised the prospect of boycotting majors to force change and drew public support from Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff, while no player has formally said they will skip Paris.
- Jessica Pegula and Emma Raducanu urged negotiation and called a boycott an extreme step, reflecting divisions over tactics even as many players back the push for reform.
- The campaign seeks a stated 22% revenue share plus stronger welfare measures such as pensions, injury and maternity coverage, and a formal voice in Grand Slam decision‑making.
- Former Roland‑Garros chief Guy Forget and media host Simon Jordan criticized the boycott talk, while Andy Roddick and Patrick Mouratoglou defended the players and highlighted that Slams return about 12–15% of revenue versus roughly 22% at top ATP/WTA events, which players say leaves many lower‑ranked pros struggling to cover travel and coaching costs.