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Sam Querrey explains why Grand Slam boycott would fail
TL;DR
Sam Querrey argues that a Grand Slam boycott by players would not succeed, despite rising concerns over prize money and revenue distribution. Top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner have expressed their support for the idea, highlighting issues of respect and fairness in the sport.
Key points
- Sam Querrey believes a Grand Slam boycott would fail.
- Concerns over prize money and revenue distribution are driving the discussion.
- Top players like Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner support the boycott.
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While anticipation is building for the French Open, talk of player boycotts has taken some of the shine off the build-up.
Aryna Sabalenka, currently ranked number one in the world by the WTA, recently floated the idea of top players skipping Grand Slams over prize money issues. She pointed to an unequal split of revenue as a major concern.
Elena Rybakina has said she would back a boycott, while ATP number one Jannik Sinner thinks Grand Slams don’t give players enough respect.
Guy Forget, who used to run the French Open, doesn’t think a boycott would make much impact. Now, Sam Querrey has also weighed in on the situation.
Sam Querrey explains how players could effectively boycott a Grand Slam
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Speaking on the Nothing Major Show, Querrey stated: “It’s an embarrassing number [giving 14.9% of revenue as prize money].
“The bottom line is that if the players aren’t all aligned together nothing is going to happen.
“They have to get every player from 1-200 and they all have to get on the same page and be like we are not going to play Roland Garros, or whatever tournament, if they want to see change.
“It can’t just be the top players.”
Querrey makes a valid point—widespread unity would be essential for any meaningful shift in prize money distribution.
But with the French Open fast approaching, there isn’t much time left for players to organise something on that scale.
How much prize money is available in Grand Slams?
Many players aren’t happy with the current prize money split at Grand Slams, even though the total amounts are massive.
Q&A
What are the reasons behind the proposed Grand Slam boycott?
The proposed boycott stems from concerns over unequal revenue distribution and inadequate respect for players, as highlighted by Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner.
Which players are supporting the Grand Slam boycott?
Players like Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina have expressed support for the boycott, while Jannik Sinner has voiced concerns about player respect.
What impact would a Grand Slam boycott have on tennis?
A Grand Slam boycott could significantly affect the tournament's prestige and revenue, but Sam Querrey believes it would ultimately fail to achieve its goals.
