French Open becomes first grand slam to offer players share of tournament revenue
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Move is significant step in row over prize money US Open will come under pressure to follow suit The French Open has become the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of the event’s revenue in a significant step forward in the row over prize money. Officials from Roland Garros made the offer to the player
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Move is significant step in row over prize money US Open will come under pressure to follow suit The French Open has become the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of the event’s revenue in a significant step forward in the row over prize money.
Officials from Roland Garros made the offer to the players’ representative, Larry Scott, in talks at Wimbledon a fortnight ago in a move that will increase pressure on the US Open, which is due to announce its prize fund for this year’s tournament at the start of next month.
While an agreement has yet to be reached, the French Open’s willingness to commit to a revenue-share model to determine prize money is a major development, and sets Roland Garros apart from the three other grand slam tournaments. Continue reading...
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