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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Matt Hughes and Tumaini Carayol in Paris

French Open agrees to talks with players in row over grand slam prize money

View of the main court at Roland Garros
Detailed proposals to end the standoff will come within a fortnight of the finals at Roland Garros. Photograph: DeFodi Images/Getty Images

The French Tennis Federation (FFT) has promised to make concrete proposals about increased prize money, player welfare and representation within the next month in talks with leading agents at the French Open.

The discussions took place on Friday, the same day many players, including the world No 1s, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, collectively decided to limit their pre-tournament media briefings to 15 minutes in protest at what they regard as insufficient prize money paid by the four grand slams.

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