John McEnroe says players need to boycott Grand Slams – as they end public prize money protest
John McEnroe has said tennis players will need to boycott Grand Slam tournaments in order to receive a greater share of their revenues, just as a group of top-10 players declared an end to the public phase of their protest over prize money at the majors. The seven-time Grand Slam singles champion said players should be treated as partners in the sport’s four biggest tournaments, arguing that…
John McEnroe, a seven-time Grand Slam singles champion, believes that tennis players should boycott Grand Slam tournaments to secure a larger share of their revenues. This comes as a group of top-10 players announced the end of their public protest over prize money at the majors. McEnroe argues that players should be treated as partners in the four biggest tournaments, pointing out the lack of control over revenues and schedules that has created tension within the sport.
Speaking at the Laver Cup in London, McEnroe called for players to boycott one or two of these major events to achieve their goal. However, the ATP and WTA player groups recently declared the end of their public action over prize money. The Grand Slam player council, which the group sought to secure, intends to focus on sporting matters, with each Grand Slam handling compensation issues separately.
McEnroe also highlighted the imbalances in tennis, including players' control over their schedules on the ATP and WTA Tours, suggesting that players should be free to choose which tournaments to participate in.
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