Roland Garros officials announced a 5.21% prize purse rise yet declined athlete requests for a more generous revenue split, keeping the event the lowest paying Slam despite a total pool above fifty six million euro.
A joint letter signed by Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and other top ten players had urged a figure closer to thirty percent of gross intake, drawing comparison with American team sports.
Organisers defended the modest hike, citing rising security costs, sustainability projects, and the maintenance of dual roof systems as factors limiting immediate redistribution.
Players voiced disappointment but ruled out boycott talk. Frances Tiafoe quipped that unity would crumble once first-round cheques hit accounts, underscoring the difficulty of collective action.
The Professional Tennis Players Association will revisit the discussion during the summer hard court swing, seeking multi-year agreements across all majors to protect lower ranked professionals.
For now the conversation adds financial intrigue to a tournament already brimming with on-court narratives.
