Jannik Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response

Key Points:

• Top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, are upset about their reduced share of tournament revenues at the French Open and are urging Wimbledon and the U.S. Open to respond to their demands, with Sabalenka even suggesting a potential boycott.
• Players claim the French Open has cut their revenue share from 15.5% in 2024 to a projected 14.9% in 2026, despite an overall prize money increase, while ATP and WTA events like the Italian Open offer about 22% revenue share.
• The players previously sent a letter to Grand Slam organizers seeking higher prize money and greater influence, but progress has been slow; Wimbledon and the U.S. Open have announced prize money increases, but Wimbledon’s 2024 figures are still pending.
• Novak Djokovic, although not involved in the current protest and having cut ties with the Professional Tennis Players Association, expressed support for the players’ efforts and emphasized the need for unified governance across tennis’s multiple organizing bodies.
• The players are calling for respect and a fairer share of revenues, stating they are not asking for 50% but believe their current compensation is insufficient given their contribution to the sport’s business.