- Leading tennis players, including world No 1 Aryna Sabalenka, staged a coordinated protest at the French Open on Friday, limiting their media engagements to 15 minutes.
- The protest highlights growing discontent among athletes regarding prize money distribution, player welfare, and a desire for a greater share of Grand Slam revenue.
- The 15-minute media limit symbolises the approximate 15 per cent of revenue currently awarded as prize money by the French Open, with players aiming for 22 per cent.
- Sabalenka abruptly ended her press conference, reiterating her stance on fighting for a fair percentage, while other players like Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner also supported the action.
- French Open organisers expressed regret over the protest but confirmed a meeting with player representatives, with Wimbledon officials also monitoring the situation.
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Aryna Sabalenka in press conference protest as tensions rise over French Open prize money row
