No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
Top players say their share of Grand Slam revenue is falling and warn a boycott may follow unless prize money and benefits improve.
- On Tuesday, Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suggested a boycott of Grand Slam tournaments while speaking at the Italian Open, asserting that Players deserve a higher percentage of revenues.
- Jannik Sinner and other leading Players issued a statement Monday expressing deep disappointment over French Open prize money, arguing the 'underlying figures tell a very different story' regarding their shrinking revenue share.
- Although French Open organizers increased total prize money to 61.7 million euros last month, Players claim their revenue share is projected to fall to 14.9% by 2026, missing the requested 22% target.
- Jasmine Paolini also suggested a boycott could be an option, noting that the WTA and ATP Tours offer better benefits like maternity leave than the Grand Slams currently provide to Players.
- Four-Time French Open champion Iga Swiatek urged negotiation over boycotts, stating the 'most important thing is to have proper communication and discussions with the governing bodies' before the tournament begins.
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Aryna Sabalenka calls on players to boycott Grand Slams if they don’t get higher share of tournament revenues
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka said she believes that players should organize a boycott of Grand Slam tournaments if they don’t start getting a bigger share of tournament revenues. Sabalenka, who is the No. 1 ranked women’s player in the world, and men’s world No. 1 Jannik Sinner were among a group of highly ranked players who released a statement about the French Open’s prize money. “Without us there wou…
Tennis star Aryna Sabalenka wants more prize money. Now the world number one is threatening a boycott. – I feel like it might be the only way, she says.
Aryna Sabalenka calls on players to boycott Grand Slams if they don't get higher share of tournament revenues
Aryna Sabalenka called for tennis players to boycott Grand Slam tournaments over prize money if it is the only way for them to fight for their rights.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don't get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka believes tennis players should organize a boycott if they don't start receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the Grand Slams. The likes of Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Jasmine Paolini are prepared to protest, too.
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