Djokovic, Sabalenka Press French Open Over Pay
Tennis stars are challenging Roland Garros prize money, but the bigger fight is control of the tour calendar.
Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Jannik Sinner, and Coco Gauff have issued a rare joint statement slamming French Open prize money as insufficient, but the real power play here is about who controls the tennis calendar. The top 20 men and women are demanding a bigger seat at the table, using Roland Garros as leverage in a simmering cold war between players and the Grand Slam brass. This isn't just about euros—it's about whether the sport's biggest stars will let the suits dictate their working conditions.
