Tennis players could plan a boycott, according to top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, if they don't start getting a larger portion of Grand Slam event earnings. Leading players, the majority of whom were in the top 10, including Sabalenka and compatriot No. 1 Jannik Sinner, expressed "deep disappointment" over the French Open prize money in a statement on Monday. "A tournament and that enjoyment wouldn't exist without us. As she celebrated her 28th birthday on Tuesday at the Italian Open, Sabalenka stated, "I think we definitely deserve to be paid more percentage."

"I believe we will boycott it eventually. That seems like the only way we can fight for our rights.
Additionally, the players are looking to the four Grand Slam events—the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open—for improved representation, health benefits, and pensions.
Last month, the organisers of the French Open declared that the total prize money will be increased by around 10% to 61.7 million euros ($72.1 million), an increase of 5.3 million euros over the previous year.
However, according to the players' statement, "the underlying figures tell a very different story," and they will get a lower portion of the tournament's earnings.The players stated, "The players' share of Roland Garros tournament revenue has decreased from 15.5% in 2024 to 14.9% projected in 2026."
Four-time French Open winner Iga Swiatek stated, "The most important thing is to have proper communication and discussions with the governing bodies so we have some space to talk and maybe negotiate."
"Hopefully, there will be a chance to have these kinds of meetings before Roland Garros, and we'll see how they go," Swiatek continued. "However, boycotting the competition is a somewhat extreme situation."After the players released their statement, the French Open organisers did not reply to a request for comment.
The Italian Jasmine Paolini, who advanced to the Wimbledon and French Open finals in 2024, also mentioned the possibility of a boycott.
"It's something we could do if we're all in agreement, which I believe we are—the men and women are united right now," Paolini stated.
Paolini went on to say that the WTA and ATP Tours, which host all other competitions, had done more than the Grand Slams to offer players benefits like retirement plans and maternity leave.
"The WTA and I believe the ATP are doing a lot of things that the Slams are not doing," Paolini stated.