アリーナ・サバレンカらトップ選手の間で、グランドスラム大会の賞金や運営方針に対する不満が高まっている。ローマで開催されたイタリア国際でサバレンカは、将来的にボイコットが起こり得る可能性に言及した。この発言は、全仏オープン開幕まで2週間あまりというタイミングでなされ、大会側が行った近年の賞金調整に対して選手たちの多くが不満を抱いている状況を浮き彫りにした。
世界ランキング1位のアリーナ・サバレンカは、ローマでのイタリア国際において最も踏み込んだ公のコメントを発表した。彼女は、収益分配や選手の福利厚生をめぐる問題が解決されない場合、ボイコットも選択肢に入ると語った。昨年の全仏オープン覇者であるココ・ガウフや、全豪オープン優勝者のエレナ・ルバキナも、全仏オープンでの近年の変更点に対して失望を表明している。
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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.
The Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships has been disrupted by numerous withdrawals and retirements, starting with top seeds Aryna Sabalenka and Iga Swiatek. Additional players, including Daria Kasatkina and Sara Bejlek, have pulled out due to injuries, allowing Mirra Andreeva and Belinda Bencic to advance via walkovers. The situation has sparked debate over the WTA schedule's demands.
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In a follow-up to her viral Australian Open frustration, Coco Gauff has intensified calls for better player privacy in tennis. Speaking after a press conference in Stuttgart, the American star said intrusions have 'gone too far' and expressed pride in sparking the ongoing debate.
Aryna Sabalenka overcame a disputed line call and a bright advertising board to beat Barbora Krejcikova 6-2, 6-3 in the second round of the Italian Open on Thursday.
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The WTA Dubai Open 2026 has faced significant disruptions with around 26 players withdrawing due to injuries, illness, and fatigue. The tight schedule between the Doha Open and Dubai, with less than 24 hours between the Doha final on February 14 and Dubai's opening rounds on February 15, has drawn criticism from top players. Tournament officials have called for stricter penalties on late pullouts.