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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.
The 2026 British open championship will feature a significant format change and a fivefold increase in first prize after organisers listened to rider feedback. The event returns to Hartpury University and Hartpury College from 11 to 16 August.
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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.
Following their historic T20 World Cup 2026 victory over New Zealand—covered in our prior article—the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a ₹131 crore cash reward on March 10 for the Indian team, players, support staff, and selectors. This surpasses the ₹125 crore from 2024 and celebrates India as the first team to win the title three times.
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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, and Novak Djokovic top the ATP rankings and rank highly among active players for career earnings. Djokovic leads with over $192 million, far ahead of Alcaraz's $63 million in second place. The list highlights 10 players who have surpassed significant prize money milestones in men's tennis.
The Credit One Charleston Open will commit $2.5 million to players in 2026, including $2.3 million in prize money and $200,000 for benefits, doubling the 2025 total. Tournament owner Ben Navarro, father of WTA player Emma Navarro, described the move as recognition of women's tennis quality. The increase aligns the WTA 500 event with men's counterparts, marking a milestone for the sport.
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The 2026 Qatar ExxonMobil Open has announced a total prize money of $2,833,335, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading a strong field despite Novak Djokovic's withdrawal due to fatigue. The ATP 500 event, upgraded in 2025, will run from February 16 to 21 at the Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex in Doha. Andrey Rublev, the defending champion, is among former winners set to compete.
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