Players’ Revenue Share at Roland Garros Drops Below 15 % Despite Prize‑Money Rise

Context World‑ranked players Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff issued a joint statement condemning the French Open’s prize‑money increase as insufficient. They argue that the growth does not reflect the value they generate and reiterate demands for better representation, healthcare and pension provisions. The players have previously urged Grand Slam organizers to align player revenue share with ATP and WTA Combined 1000 events, which target a 22 % split.

Key Facts Prize money for the 2025 tournament increased by roughly 10 %, reaching a total of €61.7 million ($72.1 million), an uplift of €5.3 million ($6.2 million) over the prior year. Meanwhile, Roland Garros reported €395 million ($462 million) in revenue for 2025, a 14 % year‑on‑year increase. Prize money grew only 5.4 % in that period, reducing the players’ revenue share to 14.3 %. Looking ahead, the players’ share is projected to decline further to 14.9 % by 2026.

What It Means The widening gap between tournament revenue and player compensation signals a growing tension over financial distribution in tennis. If the trend continues, players may intensify pressure through collective bargaining or seek alternative venues for competition. Stakeholders will watch whether the upcoming Grand Slam meetings yield concrete adjustments to prize‑money formulas or player‑governance structures.