Jamie Murray slammed French Open organizers for their prize money decisions in advance of this year’s competition. He went on a Twitter rant against those in charge of organizing the French Open, openly expressing his displeasure with the reduction in doubles prize money.
He questioned their attitude, claiming that “on top of moving their event dates twice to suit themselves, they had continued that mentality by reducing doubles prize money by 23%.”
He also branded the official hotel for doubles players “absolute toilet”.
Murray, 35, will compete in doubles with Brazilian Bruno Soares at the Grand Slam, which begins on Sunday. The French Open has been postponed by a week, with organizers stating that they did so in order to accommodate larger audiences in accordance with a government timeline for the relaxation of lockdown.
The total prize money at this year’s French Open is approximately 10% less than last year, with doubles prize money reducing by 23%. Some singles’ prize money remains intact in the early rounds.
Former British number one Greg Rusedski tweeted: “If doubles players can prove that TV rights deals, sponsors, and the limited fans who have access are coming in for doubles then argue the case with the numbers, percentages, and facts.”
What do you feel? Should the prize cut be equal amongst all divisions, or should singles’ players get an advantage as they bring in more income for the organizers?
Thanks for actively supporting all players across the tour. 🤗
Ps. Your official hotel for doubles players is absolute toilet. 🚽
Pps. Thanks for allowing us the opportunity to bring one team member to support us during the event. 👨❤️👨 👍 (2/2)
— Jamie Murray (@jamie_murray) May 25, 2021