Patrick Mouratoglou says Jannik Sinner will not join French Open boycott

Patrick Mouratoglou, Serena Williams’ former coach, stated that world number one Jannik Sinner is unlikely to participate in any boycott of the 2026 French Open over prize money. Mouratoglou highlighted the risks for top players and the challenges of achieving unity among competitors.

Mouratoglou expressed skepticism about a boycott this year. He noted that coordination among top players remains new and difficult to organize effectively against tournament organizers or governing bodies. Sinner, who reached the French Open final last year, stands to gain significantly from competing, according to the coach.

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Aryna Sabalenka on clay court at French Open with defiant expression about prize money boycott
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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.

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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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.

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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Former world No. 2 Alex Corretja has defended Jannik Sinner amid questions over the Italian's start to the 2026 season. Sinner suffered defeats in his first two tournaments, but Corretja attributes this to positive changes in his game. The world No. 2 is set to compete at Indian Wells this week.

World number two Jannik Sinner defeated Learner Tien 6-1, 6-2 in the quarter-finals of the BNP Paribas Open on Thursday. The Italian secured his ninth consecutive Masters 1000 win and will face Alexander Zverev in the semi-finals. Sinner's aggressive play overwhelmed the 20-year-old American in a 66-minute match.

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Following his straight-sets defeat of Daniil Medvedev in the BNP Paribas Open final (as detailed in our match report), Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to complete the six-title ATP Masters 1000 hard-court set. The Italian dismissed Roland Garros talk, targeting the Miami Open next.

 

 

 

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