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Sabalenka warns of French Open boycott unless prize money dispute is settled

Sports
Published on 5 May 2026
Sabalenka warns of French Open boycott unless prize money dispute is settled

If talks fail, stars may refuse to play

Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff say tennis players could boycott the French Open if their prize money demands are not met. While Roland Garros has raised payouts, players argue it still falls behind other Grand Slams and they deserve a bigger cut of revenue. Negotiations are ongoing as the threat puts the tournament at risk.

  • Sabalenka and Gauff warn of a possible French Open boycott
  • Players want a bigger share of Roland Garros revenue
  • Even with increases, prize money lags behind other Grand Slams
  • Negotiations are underway to resolve the dispute
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