Leading men’s and women’s tennis players plan to protest prize money arrangements at the French Open by reducing their media commitments. According to reports, selected players scheduled to appear at Friday’s opening press conference at Roland Garros will leave after 15 minutes. The 15-minute walkout is intended to reflect the percentage of revenue players say the slams allocate to prize money.
Beyond the press conference, the planned protest is described as broader “work-to-rule” media restrictions. Other players in the draw are expected to refuse additional interviews arranged through the tournament’s main media partners, including TNT Sports and Eurosport.
The initiative follows a dispute between leading players and Grand Slam organisers that has been ongoing for more than a year. The BBC reports the players aim to cut short pre-tournament media commitments to 15 minutes specifically as a protest over the prize money on offer. Overall, the reports describe a coordinated, time-limited and media-focused action rather than a change to match play.
