2016年から2021年まで全仏オープンを率いたギ・フォルジェ氏は、アリーナ・サバレンカらトップ選手によるグランドスラム大会のボイコット示唆を一蹴した。同氏はTennis Actuへのコメントで、こうした考えを「奇妙で不必要」と断じ、選手たちはすでに十分な報酬を得ており、外部の助言者が彼らの要求を煽っていると主張した。
サバレンカのイタリア国際初戦を前に、フォルジェ氏はテニス選手の本質を「利己的」と評した。「テニス選手ほど利己的な者はいない」と語り、「彼らは自分のこと、自分の利益しか考えていない」と述べた。さらに同氏は、代理人やコーチが低ランキングの選手たちのための集団行動よりも、金銭的な要求を強めるよう彼らを唆していると付け加えた。
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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.
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.
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Media personality Simon Jordan has criticized top tennis players Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner for threatening to boycott Grand Slams over prize money disputes. The comments come amid ongoing tensions between players and tournament organizers.
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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Coco Gauff has offered a measured reaction to Wimbledon's decision to raise total prize money by 20 percent to $85 million. The move comes amid ongoing disputes between top players and Grand Slam tournaments over revenue shares. Gauff spoke ahead of the Berlin Open.
Aryna Sabalenka has revealed she contacted her former psychologist following a collapse at the French Open. The world No. 1 discussed the decision while preparing for a grass-court event in Berlin.
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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.