Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. As the coronavirus pandemic takes its economic toll on the sporting world, tennis is under a lengthy shutdown with lower-level professionals in deep financial crisis. "Could that money be used better and spent elsewhere in the earlier rounds or the qualifying draws or maybe used to … British tennis star Andy Murray has questioned the enormous winning prize money of Grand Slams while wondering whether the amount could help lower-ranked players struggling financially. (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. "Sometimes you see the prize money cheque for the winner of the Grand Slams. The Grand Slam Of Curling is owned and operated by Sportsnet, a Rogers Media company, the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling is an annual series of events featuring the top-ranked curling men’s and women’s teams in the world. Murray says Grand Slam prize money could be used to help lower-ranked players 04/23/2020 10:14 (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. Andy Murray suggests Grand Slam prize money could be cut to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. French Open also increase the total prize money pool to €39 million ($48m) for 2018 event where singles winners will pocket €2.2 million euros. Tennis – Davis Cup Finals – Caja Magica, Madrid, Spain – November 20, 2019 Britain’s Andy Murray in action during his match against Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor REUTERS/Susana Vera (Reuters) – Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. And it's like, I don't know what it is exactly, but something like $4 million. Total financial commitment includes onsite prize money but also has in the various other fees for running a tournament such as the ATP tour fee, marketing fees, hotel accommodation for players (new for 2019) and a bonus pool contribution. Prize money is purely the onsite prize money awarded to the players in both qualifying and the main draw. (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. The tennis season was … Murray says Grand Slam prize money could be used to help lower-ranked players 04/23/2020 10:14 (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. Andy Murray suggests Grand Slam prize money could be cut to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown will continue at least until mid-July, depriving lower-level players, who depend solely on tournament winnings, of the chance to earn a living. Prize money is purely the onsite prize money awarded to the players in both qualifying and the main draw. Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players struggling financially. (Reuters) - Former world number one Andy Murray believes Grand Slam prize money could be distributed better to help lower-ranked players … Increase in french open prize money is part of 4 years plan where every year French Open will get prize money hike of around 10% to 15%. The tennis season was suspended in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdown