Top tennis players are continuing a coordinated media protest at the French Open in Paris, limiting their media availability to around 15 minutes during pre-tournament obligations.
The protest is aimed at Grand Slam revenue distribution, with players highlighting that tournaments allocate roughly 15% of revenue to prize money. The 15-minute media limit was chosen to symbolize this percentage and to push for an increase.
Player representatives have stated that they do not intend to continue the protest throughout the tournament, but they are using the French Open to apply pressure ahead of negotiations. Talks with the French Tennis Federation (FFT) are expected to continue, with a counter-proposal reportedly being prepared to raise the share to around 22% of revenue, along with improved pension and welfare contributions.
The players’ group is advised by former WTA CEO Larry Scott, and both sides are signaling willingness to negotiate after what was described as a constructive meeting.