Tennis stars planning protest during media day ahead of French Open

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Tennis stars are reportedly planning to protest during media day ahead of the upcoming French Open.The demonstration would see competitors walk out of press conferences after precisely 15 minutes, declining any subsequent interview requests from journalists.Media Day is a crucial promotional opportunity ahead of any Grand Slam, as reporters gather material for preview coverage.The planned action reported by The Guardian stems from an intensifying row over prize money allocation, with leading ATP and WTA stars pushing for a larger share of tournament revenues and greater influence over decision-making.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say A formal boycott of the French Open remains off the table for now.The dispute first surfaced publicly before the Italian Open, when top players from both tours reportedly sent correspondence to Roland Garros officials voicing their frustrations with this year's prize money arrangements.Grand Slam tournaments currently allocate approximately 15 per cent of...

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