World number one Aryna Sabalenka and other top tennis players staged a media protest at the French Open, demanding a prize money increase from £53.3 million to over £78 million. The players argue that the current prize pool only represents 15% of the event's total revenue, and they emphasize the need for better financial support for lower-ranked players who struggle to make a living.

• 01The current prize money at the French Open is £53.3 million, a 9.5% increase from last year, but players demand it be raised to 22% of total revenue.
• 02Iga Swiatek and Jannik Sinner were among the prominent players participating in the protest, which limited press time to just 15 minutes.
• 03Fran Jones, ranked 105th, highlighted that players outside the top 75 often struggle financially, questioning the commitment of top players to lower-ranked players.
• 04Novak Djokovic expressed support for the players' cause, urging unity to avoid fractures similar to those seen in golf between the PGA and LIV tours.
• 05Sabalenka and Gauff hinted at the possibility of boycotting Grand Slam events if their demands are not met, stressing the need for significant changes.

The protest aims to improve financial conditions for lower-ranked players, potentially affecting tournament structures and player support systems.