Tennis stars voice boycott threats over grand slam prize money

Top players including Aryna Sabalenka have signaled growing frustration with Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and governance. Speaking at the Italian Open, Sabalenka stated that a boycott could occur at some point. The comments come just over two weeks before the French Open amid recent prize adjustments that players have largely dismissed.

Aryna Sabalenka, the world number one, made the strongest public comment yet during the Italian Open in Rome. She said players would consider a boycott if issues over revenue sharing and welfare persist. Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff and Australian Open winner Elena Rybakina have also expressed disappointment with recent changes at Roland Garros.

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Sabalenka threatens French Open boycott over prize money

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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka and other top players have threatened to boycott the French Open, saying it may be the only way to force better revenue sharing after criticizing the tournament's 9.5% prize money increase.

Guy Forget, who led Roland-Garros from 2016 to 2021, has dismissed threats of a Grand Slam boycott by top players including Aryna Sabalenka. In comments to Tennis Actu, the former director called the idea bizarre and unnecessary. He argued that players already receive substantial pay and that external advisers fuel their demands.

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Novak Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, and other top players have voiced disappointment over the French Open's 9.5% prize money increase announced on April 16. They argue it falls short of the tournament's revenue growth and fails to address broader structural issues. The players demand better revenue sharing and consultation in decision-making.

Novak Djokovic has clarified that he is not involved in any rumored media protest by players at the French Open over prize money. The 39-year-old made the comments during a press conference on his birthday.

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Ben Shelton has backed the Wimbledon media protest while stressing that governance issues matter more than prize money alone.

The French Open 2026 draw was released on May 21, setting up challenging paths for defending champion Coco Gauff and top seed Aryna Sabalenka.

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Carlos Alcaraz has joined Coco Gauff and other players in raising concerns about excessive camera access on the tennis tour. Speaking at the Monte Carlo Masters, the Spaniard highlighted the lack of private spaces amid growing broadcasting demands. Players argue that constant surveillance invades personal moments, while tournaments prioritize revenue.

 

 

 

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