Top-ranked tennis players including Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff released a joint statement expressing disappointment over the French Open's prize money increase to €61.7 million, arguing that players' share of revenue declined to 14.3% despite the tournament generating €395 million. The players, who have disputed compensation at all four grand slams for over a year, are calling for prize money to represent 22% of revenues and seeking improved welfare provisions and greater input in tournament scheduling decisions.
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Top-ranked tennis players including Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff released a joint statement expressing disappointment over the French Open's prize money increase to €61.7 million, arguing that players' share of revenue declined to 14.3% despite the tournament generating €395 million. The players, who have disputed compensation at all four grand slams for over a year, are calling for prize money to represent 22% of revenues and seeking improved welfare provisions and greater input in tournament scheduling decisions.