In the midst of the Grand Slam tournament season, the world’s top tennis players have launched a protest movement to demand a more equitable distribution of the revenues generated by these events. This conflict could escalate into a possible boycott, according to sources close to the players.

Last Thursday, in the midst of Roland Garros 2025, the top ten ATP and WTA players met with the organizers of the four major tournaments: Roland Garros, Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open. Among the attendees were figures such as Coco Gauff and Jannik Sinner, who expressed their dissatisfaction with the current revenue sharing.

Key meeting at Roland Garros 2025

During the meeting, the players directly conveyed their message to the organizers, highlighting the need for a change in revenue sharing. According to reports, the players argued that while tournament revenues have grown significantly in recent years, prize money for participants has not kept pace.

Andrea Gaudenzi, president of the ATP, and Steve Simon, his counterpart at the WTA, have also supported this initiative. According to an article in the ‘New York Times’, both presented a detailed report to the Grand Slam organizers, underlining the importance of greater economic equity in professional tennis.

Possible boycott and its implications

Although not officially confirmed, some players have hinted at the possibility of boycotting future tournaments if satisfactory agreements are not reached. This type of action would not be new in tennis, as there have been significant boycotts in the past, such as that of the Williams sisters at Indian Wells due to incidents of racism.

The impact of a boycott could be significant, not only for the organizers, but also for the image of tennis as a global sport. The Grand Slams represent the most prestigious events on the circuit and generate millions of dollars in television rights, sponsorship and ticket revenue.

Support from players and the public

The initiative has received support from several players outside the top 10, who have also expressed concern about the inequality in prize money. In addition, some sectors of the public have shown sympathy towards the players, arguing that their effort and dedication deserve fairer compensation.

On the other hand, Grand Slam organizers have defended their position, pointing out that a significant portion of the revenue goes to the development of tennis at the youth and amateur level. However, the players feel that this does not justify the current disparity in prize money.

Next steps in negotiations

Negotiations between the players and the organizers are expected to continue in the coming weeks. According to close sources, the players are willing to explore all possible options to reach an agreement, including mediation by international bodies such as the ITF.