Tennis stars will hold media protest at French Open over Grand Slam prize money

Leading tennis players, including women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, will stage a media protest at the French Open, which begins Sunday, May 24, to push for increased prize money and other Grand Slam reforms. Players plan to walk out of pre-tournament press conferences after 15 minutes and refuse interviews with French Open media and primary rightsholders TNT Sports and Eurosport, while only conducting post-match flash interviews to avoid fines. The French Tennis Federation expressed regret over the decision, stating it negatively impacts media, broadcasters, and the wider tennis community.