Madison Keys Open to Grand Slam Boycott Over Prize Money Dispute
Top tennis players, including Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, and Jannik Sinner, have expressed strong dissatisfaction with the prize money distribution at major Grand Slam tournaments, particularly Roland Garros. A joint statement highlighted that while Roland Garros generated €395 million in revenue in 2025, player prize money increased by only 5.4%, reducing their share of revenue to 14.3%. Players are demanding a 22% share, aligning with ATP and WTA tour standards, along with greater consultation rights. Madison Keys, the 2025 Australian Open winner, indicated that a boycott is a viable option if organizers continue to ignore player welfare and financial concerns. She emphasized the need for players to have a voice in major decisions affecting their careers. While some veterans like Andy Roddick criticize the timing of such threats as impractical, younger stars like Coco Gauff support collective action. The dispute underscores growing tensions between elite athletes and tournament organizers regarding fair compensation and structural reforms within professional tennis.
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