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The Japan Sumo Association will increase champion bonuses for the first time since 1994 and monthly salaries for the first time in eight years. This move aims to improve wrestler incomes and attract talent to the traditional sport, marking a significant policy update.
World number one Aryna Sabalenka has defended the protest by top players over Wimbledon prize money, insisting it's to help lower-ranked players. This year's tournament increased the prize fund by a record 20% to £64.2 million, but players want a larger share of revenue.
Roland Garros tournament director Amelie Mauresmo confirmed no changes to this year's prize money despite top players' complaints over the revenue share percentage falling to 14.3%. Players led by Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have threatened boycotts, with a meeting scheduled for Friday.
Egyptian club Zamalek could receive a record $4 million CAF Confederation Cup bonus if they beat Algeria's USM Alger in the final. The two-legged tie starts Saturday in Algiers, with the return on May 16 in Cairo.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff have warned they may boycott the French Open over prize money, despite a 10% increase this year. Top players argue the total fund of €61.7 million is well below the 22% of tournament revenue they demand, and that lower-ranked players are struggling to make ends meet.
Top tennis players including Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka, and Coco Gauff have voiced “deep disappointment” over prize money at Roland Garros, urging organizers to increase the revenue share allocated to players. The group argues that despite a 10% prize money increase, the revenue share has dropped from 15.5% in 2024 to a projected 14.9% in 2026.
