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No. 1 Sabalenka calls for boycott if players don’t get bigger cut of Grand Slam revenues
- On Tuesday, Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka suggested a boycott of Grand Slam tournaments while speaking at the Italian Open, asserting that Players deserve a higher percentage of revenues.
- Jannik Sinner and other leading Players issued a statement Monday expressing deep disappointment over French Open prize money, arguing the 'underlying figures tell a very different story' regarding their shrinking revenue share.
- Although French Open organizers increased total prize money to 61.7 million euros last month, Players claim their revenue share is projected to fall to 14.9% by 2026, missing the requested 22% target.
- Jasmine Paolini also suggested a boycott could be an option, noting that the WTA and ATP Tours offer better benefits like maternity leave than the Grand Slams currently provide to Players.
- Four-Time French Open champion Iga Swiatek urged negotiation over boycotts, stating the 'most important thing is to have proper communication and discussions with the governing bodies' before the tournament begins.
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Sydney Morning Herald+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Tennis’ biggest names are talking about boycotting a slam. Could they really do it?
Some of the sport’s biggest stars are demanding a greater share of revenue, with this month’s Roland Garros firmly in their sights. Here’s what we know.
·Sydney, Australia
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Jacco Eltingh, technical director of the Dutch Tennis Federation, addresses the boycott threatened by Aryna Sabalenka.
·Netherlands (Kingdom of the)
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Is there a tennis ball this year? The stars of the scene actually threaten with the utmost, should their share of the revenues at Grand Slams not increase.
As Roland-Garros approaches, which will begin on 24 May, the world's leading female tennis player, Aryna Sabalenka, has threatened to boycott the upcoming Grand Slam tournaments if the revenue generated is not better distributed.
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