Sabalenka Threatens Grand Slam Boycott Over Player Revenue Share

Tension over prize money distribution at Grand Slams has persisted for years, with players and their representative bodies arguing that the four majors - which operate independently of the ATP and WTA Tours - retain a disproportionate share of commercial revenues. Unlike regular tour events, Grand Slams are governed by their own organizations and are not bound by the same revenue-sharing frameworks that cover the weekly circuit. The French Open at Roland Garros is operated by the French Tennis Federation, which, like other Slam organizers, sets its own prize pool. Calls for a more formalized revenue-sharing model have grown louder as broadcasting and sponsorship revenues at major events have expanded significantly, while the percentage returned to players has not kept pace.