"The duration of the limit is intended to symbolize the current percentage of tournament revenue that is allocated as prize money."
Several top tennis players, including world number one Aryna Sabalenka, limited their pre-tournament media duties at the French Open on Friday as part of a protest over prize money allocation.
Details of the Protest
Players followed a directive to restrict their news conferences to a maximum of 15 minutes. The duration of the limit is intended to symbolize the current percentage of tournament revenue that is allocated as prize money.
Participating Players
Aryna Sabalenka (world number one) cut her news conference short in accordance with the directive. Other leading players who followed the action include men's world number one Jannik Sinner and four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek.
Player Objectives
The protest is based on the belief among players that a greater share of the revenue generated by Grand Slam tournaments should be paid out as prize money.
Non-Participants
Novak Djokovic, who has a history of speaking publicly on behalf of players' rights, did not participate in the action. However, he has stated support for the principle behind the protest.