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Tennis players to limit French Open media duties in…

Tennis champs to protest "low pay" with media duties limit ahead of French Open, a source said on Wednesday. Players, who remain unnamed, will only talk to the press for 15 minutes on media day at Roland Garros before pulling out of interviews with Grand Slam tournament's TV rights holders (according to a source) During a row over prize money, Jannik Sinner earlier this month demanded that the Slam events show "respect" to players. Players have strongly stated that they are presently only

Paris Masters Relocates to Paris La Défense Arena

The Paris Masters indoor tennis tournament is set to undergo a significant change as it relocates to a new venue starting next year, announced the French tennis federation on Monday. The event will move from its traditional home at the Bercy Arena to the larger Paris La Défense Arena, resulting in an increased capacity from just under 17,000 to 23,000. According to the French Tennis Federation (FFT), the decision to relocate comes with several improvements. The new venue will feature larger and better