Sinner adds his voice to French Open prize money protests and awaits Wimbledon response
ROME (AP) — The top tennis players are already upset they are not receiving a bigger share of tournament revenues at the French Open . Now they’re hoping Wimbledon and the U. S.
Open respond to their demands, according to Jannik Sinner. Fellow No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka said this week the players should consider a boycott .
“It’s more about respect. Because I think we give much more than what we are getting back,” Sinner said on Thursday at the Italian Open. “It’s not only for the top players; it’s for all of us players.
” Sinner wouldn’t commit to a boycott. “It’s tough to say,” he said. “I cannot predict the future in a way.
But in the same time I also believe that somewhere we need to start. ” The players have targeted the upcoming French Open for reducing players’ share of revenue to an alleged 15% — compared to the 22% at ATP and WTA events like the Italian Open this week. The same group of players sent a letter a year ago to the heads of the four Grand Slams seeking more prize money and a greater say in decision-making.