Paris, France, May 21, 2026 (AFP) - Do tennis players really only take 15 percent of Grand Slam revenues?

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2026-05-21

Many of the world's tennis stars will protest against perceived low prize money when they gather at Roland Garros for media duties ahead of the French Open which begins on Sunday. The protest is over the fact that, in the eyes of the players, they do not take home enough prize money, claiming they only collect 15 percent of the revenues from Grand Slam events. They are looking for 22 percent. It is always difficult to compare tournaments, since f......

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