India, May 4 -- The French Open 2026, scheduled to begin on May 24 in Paris, has been plunged into a massive controversy as the world's leading tennis stars have issued a scathing joint statement against the organisers. On Sunday, May 3, 2026, a group of top 20 players, including Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff, expressed their "deep disappointment" over the prize money allocation for the upcoming Grand Slam.

The players claim that while tournament revenues have surged by 14%, their actual share has declined, sparking a high-stakes standoff between the athletes and Roland Garros officials. This development comes just days after defending champion Carlos Alcaraz was forced to withdraw due to a lingering wris...