Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff, and Jannik Sinner joined a group of top-20 players in limiting their French Open media commitments to just 15 minutes, escalating a long-running dispute with Grand Slam organizers over prize money. The protest marks a coordinated push for better pay and working conditions at Roland Garros.

Players demand the Slams allocate 22% of revenue to prize money by 2030, up from the French Open's current 15% offer. Key grievances include low-ranked player compensation, pension and healthcare funding, and a lack of consultation on scheduling. Roland Garros prize money rose 9.5% this year, but the US Open saw a 20% increase and the Australian Open nearly 16%.

French Open tournament director Amelie Mauresmo called the protest "very sad" but expressed confidence in resolving the standoff. FFT president Gilles Moretton meets former WTA chairman Larry Scott on Friday. Fritz warned against idle threats, saying players won't discuss a boycott unless they're ready to act.