Jannik Sinner adds context to Grand Slam earnings controversy
ATP World No. 1 Jannik Sinner followed his WTA World No. 1 counterpart Aryna Sabalenka in answering tough questions about the tennis players’ stance on Grand Slam earnings .
He also provided context to how things got where they are. Sinner indicated that the Top 10 men’s and women’s players wrote a letter about a year ago on the issue of players’ earnings at the Grand Slams. Sinner followed up by hinting that there has not been productive discussion.
Citing the example that other sports’ top athletes would get a meeting within 48 hours of writing a letter like this, he talked about the feeling of disrespect. MORE: Taylor Fritz is not dating Olivia Jade despite many rumors to the contrary What else Sinner said Sinner admitted that the players are putting more into the Grand Slams than they are getting in return. He mentioned it was an issue for all players, not just the top ranked, in both the men’s and women’s game.
Jannik Sinner resets between serves in the first set of the men’s championship match of the Cincinnati Open at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, Ohio, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Jannik Sinner defeated Frances Tiafoe, 7-6, 6-2, in the championship match.
| Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK Sinner said that it is important for the players to take a stand to protect themselves and the generations that come behind them. MORE: Tennis Channel admirably embraces Sam Querrey on-air gaffe What will the other Grand Slams do Sinner said that the players are waiting to see what Wimbledon and the US Open do in terms of player revenue. The players’ goal is 22% , but they are expected to receive just 15% at Roland Garros.