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.
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.
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka criticized Dubai Tennis Championships director Salah Tahlak for his comments on her and Iga Swiatek's withdrawals, hinting she may skip the event in future. She described his remarks as excessive during a press conference in Miami. The exchange highlights tensions over the WTA schedule and player welfare.
Former world No. 8 Diego Schwartzman has criticized the ATP tour's scheduling as chaotic and unorganized. In an interview with Clay, the retired Argentine player called for a major overhaul modeled on other sports. He argued that even television viewers struggle to follow tournaments and their points systems.
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Gael Monfils, the 39-year-old Frenchman on his farewell tour, has hinted at 'something special' planned for Roland Garros. In a video posted by the French Open's official account on April 13, he urged fans to tune in on April 16 for more details. The reveal builds anticipation ahead of his final appearance at his home Grand Slam.
Jessica Pegula has been appointed chair of a new 13-member panel to review the WTA calendar amid concerns over player fatigue. The initiative follows a wave of withdrawals at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, where ten players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek, pulled out. WTA chair Valerie Camillo announced the panel in a letter to players and officials, aiming for sustainable changes by 2027.
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Former Serena Williams coach Rennae Stubbs has questioned Coco Gauff's on-court decision-making after the American's early exit from the Madrid Open. Gauff lost to Linda Noskova in the round of 16 despite leading in the deciding set. She has since shared a positive update on her health ahead of the Italian Open.