Overview
- Saying the issue is about respect, Jannik Sinner, who spoke Thursday at the Italian Open, said players have threatened to boycott the French Open if their payout does not rise.
- Roland Garros raised its 2026 prize fund about 10% to €61.7 million, yet players say their cut will fall to about 14.9% of tournament revenue, well short of the 22% target.
- The coalition’s demands go beyond prize checks, with calls for stronger representation in decisions, better health coverage, and improved pension and maternity support.
- Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff backed using a boycott as leverage, Novak Djokovic praised Sabalenka’s leadership, and Italian Tennis president Angelo Binaghi declared full support for the players.
- No formal boycott has been announced, with talks unresolved as French Open qualifying begins May 18 and the main draw starts May 24.