French Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka Cuts Short News Conference as Top Players Protest over Grand Slam Prize Money

Aryna Sabalenka leads top tennis stars in French Open media protest

JAMES SHARPE: Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, cut her press conference short. Iga Swiatek asked those in the room during hers if they wanted to 'waste time on this question'.

Coco Gauff At Ease In Paris As She Aims To Defend French Open Title

Coco Gauff is keen to sidestep any pressure that might come with starting Roland Garros as the defending women's champion as she returns to the site of her most consistent Grand Slam success.

Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner lead French Open protest over prize money, player benefits

Top tennis players at the French Open are limiting Media Day engagements to protest Grand Slam revenue distribution. Stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner are demanding a higher share of tournament revenue, improved benefits, and a greater say in the sport's decisions. This united stand aims to secure better financial security and influence for players.

Sabalenka cuts short press conference as tensions rise

Aryna Sabalenka cut short her press conference at the French Open on Friday as leading players protested against the tournament.

French Open 2026: Aryna Sabalenka cuts short news conference as top players protest over Grand Slam prize money

Leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, limit their French Open media duties to 15 minutes in a row over prize money.

Nadal, Gauff and Pegula pay tribute to AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich

PARIS (AP) — Rafael Nadal, Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula were among those paying tribute to Associated Press tennis writer Howard Fendrich as players gathered at Roland Garros for a French Open that’s now missing one of the sport’s most-respected journalists.