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MNN Global · May 20, 2026 · 1 min read

Top tennis players to shorten French Open interviews over prize money dispute

What happened: Leading tennis players have announced they will limit their pre-French Open interviews to 15 minutes as a protest against the current prize money levels.

Why it matters:

  • The protest highlights player dissatisfaction with tournament prize money distribution.
  • It may affect media coverage and fan engagement ahead of the French Open.

MNN Take: Players are using reduced media time to express concerns about earnings, signalling tensions between athletes and organisers over financial matters.

Sources: BBC Sport