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Sabalenka cuts news conference short as French Open players protest over pay
Key takeaways
- Aryna Sabalenka has been a vocal figure in the dispute between the players and the four Grand Slam tournaments
- Players believe a greater share of the revenue generated by the Grand Slam tournaments should be allocated in prize money.
- The 15-minute limit is meant to symbolise the 15% of revenue the French Open currently offers.
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Aryna Sabalenka has been a vocal figure in the dispute between the players and the four Grand Slam tournaments
BBC Sport tennis news reporter at Roland Garros Published22 May 2026, 15:30 BSTUpdated 15 minutes ago World number one Aryna Sabalenka cut short her French Open news conference as part of a 15-minute limit on media duties in protest at the prize money on offer.
Players believe a greater share of the revenue generated by the Grand Slam tournaments should be allocated in prize money.
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