At major tournaments it’s common to see players, aware of the greater exposure these events provide, use the opportunity to make a demand. At this year’s Roland Garros they have once again called for a different distribution and a larger share of the money that, above all, these kinds of tournaments generate. The conflict is not new and — even though the Paris organizers unilaterally decided this year to raise the prize pool competitors would receive by about 10% — the players have deemed it insufficient.

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