Grand Slam tennis is in the middle of a storm regarding the prize money it pays its players.
Players are looking for increased prize money across the board and, crucially, a different mechanism through which Wimbledon, the French Open, US Open and Australian Open distribute it.
In 2026, a number of high-profile players have threatened to boycott slams if their demands are not met.
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner and fellow world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have mooted collective action in order to resolve the dispute.
The mixed doubles events at the US Open beginning in August is a potential target for a boycott; that would represent the most significant move in the saga yet, given the commercial importance of that event for the United States Tennis **** ociation.
#open #players #slam
Players are looking for increased prize money across the board and, crucially, a different mechanism through which Wimbledon, the French Open, US Open and Australian Open distribute it.
In 2026, a number of high-profile players have threatened to boycott slams if their demands are not met.
Recently-crowned Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner and fellow world No.1 Aryna Sabalenka are among those who have mooted collective action in order to resolve the dispute.
The mixed doubles events at the US Open beginning in August is a potential target for a boycott; that would represent the most significant move in the saga yet, given the commercial importance of that event for the United States Tennis **** ociation.
#open #players #slam
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