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Sabalenka believes players will boycott grand slams to ‘fight for our rights’

Players want greater share of revenue from tournaments

Sabalenka believes players will boycott grand slams to ‘fight for our rights’

TL;DR

  • Aryna Sabalenka believes top tennis players may boycott Grand Slams to fight for their rights regarding prize money.
  • Players feel they should receive a larger percentage of tournament revenue due to their role in generating income and entertainment.
  • Coco Gauff supports the idea of a boycott, drawing parallels to successful actions by female basketball players and the importance of a union.
  • The player group has been advocating for a fairer revenue share and contributions to player welfare funds with the four Grand Slam tournaments.
  • Iga Swiatek emphasizes the need for communication and negotiation, viewing a boycott as an extreme step but acknowledging player unity on off-court issues.