No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
Top players say prize money still trails revenue growth and want a 22% share, plus better welfare and representation at all four Grand Slams.
- 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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