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A group of top-20 players is limiting media duties to press for a larger prize-money share from Grand Slams—targeting 22% of revenue by 2030—plus better welfare provisions and more say in decision-making. Talks with Roland Garros officials and FFT are ongoing, sparked by a 9.5% prize-money rise this year, with no agreement on a boycott and warnings about future action if interests aren’t addressed.
Aryna Sabalenka warned that players could boycott Grand Slams to secure a larger share of revenue, arguing players deserve a bigger cut since they drive tournaments. The push follows criticism of Roland Garros prize money, with players noting the share dropping to about 14.9% in 2026 despite a €61.7 million prize pool, even as other majors have raised payouts; fellow stars like Gauff, Rybakina and Paolini backed the stance, while Swiatek urged dialogue and cautioned that a boycott may be too extreme. The drive also targets better representation, health options and pensions as the four Slams consider governance proposals.
Top players led by Sabalenka and Gauff warned they could boycott the four Grand Slams over prize-money and governance, arguing players receive too small a share of revenue; the French Open’s 2026 prize pool is €61.7 million (about 15% of expected revenue), prompting calls for reform and a Grand Slam Player Council. Some players see collective action as possible, while others urge continued dialogue with organizers; no boycott decision has been made and comments from Iga Świątek and others emphasize caution and negotiation.
Aryna Sabalenka’s Australian Open final defeat to Elena Rybakina underscored a familiar paradox: unparalleled consistency in reaching major finals (five of the last six slam finals, 12 semi‑finals in 13 slams) yet recurring nerves in decisive moments, as she ceded a 3‑0 third‑set lead and five straight games. At 27, with four majors, a long spell as world No. 1 and 22 titles, she faces a career crossroads and is addressing mental‑toughness work with a sports psychologist while vowing to chase another final opportunity.
The Detroit Tigers defeated the Colorado Rockies 14-9 in the final game of their series, thanks to an impressive offensive performance that included five home runs, including two grand slams. Javier Báez and Jake Marisnick hit the grand slams, marking the first time in 14 years that two different Tigers players hit grand slams in the same game. The Tigers' bats came alive, with eight of their 12 hits going for extra bases. In addition to the victory, pitcher Michael Lorenzen received the news that he would be representing the Tigers in the upcoming MLB All-Star Game.
The Detroit Tigers hit five home runs, including two grand slams, in a 14-9 victory over the Colorado Rockies. Javier Baez and Jake Marisnick each hit a grand slam, while Spencer Torkelson contributed two home runs. Tigers starter Matt Manning earned the win, allowing four runs in five innings. The Tigers are off on Monday and will face the Oakland Athletics in a three-game series, with left-hander Tarik Skubal expected to make his first start since August 2022.