World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka limited her media duties to 15 minutes at Roland Garros on Friday as part of a coordinated player protest over prize money. She allocated five minutes to broadcasters and ten minutes to written press before ending the session. The Belarusian said the action highlighted concerns for lower-ranked players.
Sabalenka addressed reporters in Paris after the players agreed to cap media sessions at 15 minutes. She explained the limit symbolized the share of revenue Grand Slams allocate to competitors. “We just wanted to make our point, and we are united, and 15 minutes is better than zero,” she said, adding that the protest targeted tournament officials rather than journalists.
