Novak Djokovic marked his birthday with a media day at Roland Garros 2026, where he addressed the growing player protest over prize money and revenue distribution. The 24‑time Grand Slam champion made clear that he stands with fellow players in their push for fairer treatment from tournament organisers.
Call for unity among players
Djokovic stressed the importance of solidarity in the ongoing dispute. “Players need to stand more united in our fight for fairer treatment from Grand Slam organisers,” he said, highlighting the need for collective action to ensure that athletes’ voices are heard.
Media boycott as symbolic protest
Several leading stars, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, are expected to shorten their pre‑tournament press conferences as part of a symbolic boycott. Djokovic explained that such measures are designed to draw attention to the imbalance in revenue sharing, which players argue has not kept pace with the sport’s growth.
Focus on French Open campaign
Despite the off‑court tensions, Djokovic remains focused on his performance in Paris. He enters Roland Garros aiming to extend his record tally of Grand Slam titles, while also using his platform to support broader changes in tennis governance. His dual role as competitor and advocate underscores the significance of this year’s tournament.
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Novak Djokovic in 2026
Ranked world no.4, the Serbian played his last match on the 8th of May when he was defeated by world no.71 Dino Prizmic 2-6 6-2 6-4 in the 2nd round in Rome (draw).
Currently, during this year Novak owns an overall 7-3 match record. Novak Djokovic’s most significant achievement of the year was getting to the final at the Australian Open.
