Aryna Sabalenka says players might boycott French Open amid dispute over prize money
Rome – Players would boycott the French Open if their prize money at the clay-court Grand Slam is not increased, women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said on Tuesday.
The Belarusian's threat came amid a heated disagreement between players and Roland Garros organizers over prize money distribution, despite this year's tournament offering a 9.5% increase to €61.7 million ($72.19 million).
Several top players released a statement on Monday saying they were set to receive prize money that would likely still be less than 15% of tournament revenue, well short of the 22% they demanded to match ATP and WTA combined 1000 events.
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