Representatives for top tennis players and the organizers of the French Open have held a constructive meeting concerning the ongoing dispute over Grand Slam prize money, the French Tennis Federation (FFT) announced.

The meeting took place on Friday at Roland Garros, the eve of the tournament, following a media day impacted by player protests. The FFT, with Roland Garros director Amelie Mauresmo among its representatives, engaged in what it described as a "positive and transparent exchange" with player representatives.

The federation stated that discussions require more time and that all parties have agreed to continue the dialogue and schedule further meetings in the coming weeks. A source close to the discussions indicated that the FFT has committed to negotiating directly with the players involved in the protest, which includes top-ranked players like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka.

This engagement comes as a group of approximately 20 high-ranked players on both the ATP and WTA tours have been advocating for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues since March 2025. Their current proposal seeks to increase their share to 22 percent by 2030, up from the current approximate 15 percent.

To express their dissatisfaction, players have been limiting their media commitments to 15 minutes during the pre-tournament media days. These discussions are part of a broader effort by players to influence revenue distribution and decision-making within the sport's major tournaments.

Representatives for the players are also scheduled to meet with organizers of Wimbledon and the US Open later in the tournament. No meetings are currently planned with the Australian Open organizers.

Beyond increased revenue sharing, players are also seeking greater involvement in key decisions concerning the four Grand Slam tournaments. They also aim for these tournaments to invest more in player welfare initiatives, including healthcare, maternity leave, and pension plans.

The FFT has committed to responding to the players' proposals in the upcoming weeks, suggesting a potential pathway toward resolution for the dispute that has cast a shadow over the start of the clay-court major.