Grand Slams
WTA players divided over best-of-five sets proposal for later Grand Slam rounds
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World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka supports USTA CEO Craig Tiley's call for women to play best-of-five sets from the quarterfinals in Grand Slams, citing her physical strength, while opponents including Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Elena Rybakina and Jessica Pegula raise concerns about scheduling, fatigue and match quality; Laura Robson backs it only for semis and finals.
Ben Shelton has backed the Wimbledon media protest while stressing that governance issues matter more than prize money alone.
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Top tennis players have announced plans to restrict media commitments during the first week of Wimbledon in a protest over prize money allocation. The All England Club expressed surprise and disappointment at the move. The action follows a similar protest at the French Open last month.
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 Jannik Sinner has weighed in on the growing tension between top players and the Grand Slams over prize money, framing the issue as one of respect rather than finances alone. His comments come as fellow stars like Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic add their voices to calls for better treatment and representation.
Stan Wawrinka, the three-time Grand Slam champion set to retire at the end of 2026, has selected his 2015 French Open victory as his favorite among his major titles. In an interview ahead of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships, the Swiss player reflected on beating Novak Djokovic in the Roland Garros final and compared the Big Four to rising stars Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Wawrinka praised the high level of play from the younger duo, who have dominated recent Grand Slams.
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Diego Schwartzman, who retired from professional tennis in 2025, has expressed skepticism about Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner achieving 20 Grand Slam titles. Now coaching in the new INTENNSE league, he highlights the challenges posed by intense competition and career lengths. Schwartzman emphasizes how modern technology aids players but sees barriers to record-breaking success.
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