Player dispute overshadows Roland Garros
The world’s leading tennis players are continuing to demand
a greater share of Grand Slam revenues, with prize money currently
accounting for an average of only 15% of tournament income

ROLAND GARROS: PRIZE MONEY
PROGRESSION 2011-2026 (€m)
Men’s and women’s singles champions
will each receive €2.8m, but
players say increase is
not reflective of tournament
revenue (€395m in 2025)

10
0
20
30
40
50
60
(€m)
70

2011
12
13
14
16
18
20
22
15
17
19
21
24
23
25
2026
Aryna Sabalenka

€17.5m
€34.4m
€42.7m
€49.6m
€53.5m
€56.4m
€61.7m

19.4%
decrease due
to Covid-19
pandemic
ATP and
WTA events
offer players
22% share of
revenue

Sources: Guardian, ESPN
Picture: Getty Images
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