Jannik Sinner and Coco Gauff were reportedly among the top players who attended a key meeting with Grand Slam officials at the French Open to discuss concerns about prize money and player welfare.
Back in March, a group of high-profile players—including Sinner, Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic, and Aryna Sabalenka—signed a letter addressed to the four Grand Slam tournaments. The letter called for a face-to-face meeting to talk about increasing prize money, improving support for player welfare, and giving players a greater voice in important decisions. While the meeting was originally planned for the Madrid Open, it didn’t take place until the French Open.
According to The National, the meeting finally occurred at Roland Garros and lasted about an hour, with stars like Gauff and Alcaraz in attendance. Players are pushing for a larger share of the revenue generated by tournaments and want the Grand Slams to contribute more to welfare programs run by the ATP and WTA. They’re also seeking a more active role in shaping decisions that impact the sport.
Prize money remains one of the most pressing concerns. Although the Grand Slam tournaments have increased payouts in recent years, many players feel that the proportion of revenue shared with athletes is still too low. This year, the French Open raised its total prize fund to £47.3 million, a 5.21% increase from previous editions.
Last month, Gauff addressed the issue, saying that tennis lags behind other sports in how much of its revenue goes to players. She emphasized that better revenue sharing wouldn’t just help the stars but also benefit lower-ranked players. Gauff noted that athletes ranked 100th or 200th in other sports earn far more compared to those in tennis, highlighting the need for change. She said the group hopes that the letter and the meeting will lead to real improvements in the future.
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