ARYNA SABALENKA cut short her press conference at the French Open today as leading players protested against the tournament.A group of 20 players, including world number ones Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, have been pushing for a higher percentage of revenue at the grand slams to be awarded in prize money.They are also unhappy at a lack of progress in their calls for investment in welfare programmes, including pension contributions, and representation at decision-making level.

ARYNA SABALENKA cut short her press conference at the French Open today as leading players protested against the tournament.

A group of 20 players, including world number ones Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner, have been pushing for a higher percentage of revenue at the grand slams to be awarded in prize money.

They are also unhappy at a lack of progress in their calls for investment in welfare programmes, including pension contributions, and representation at decision-making level.

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