John McEnroe insists tennis stars must boycott Grand Slams over prize money
Star players have protested this year as they look to receive a larger share of major tournament revenue
John McEnroe has called for tennis players to boycott Grand Slam tournaments to demand a larger share of the revenue. Renowned players like Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have already taken a stand at the French Open and Wimbledon by limiting their media appearances in a protest against the current 22% revenue share for players.
Speaking at the Laver Cup in London, McEnroe emphasized the need for players to become partners in the majors, expressing frustration that they receive a substantially smaller portion of the revenue. While McEnroe remains hopeful yet skeptical about the prospects of change, he acknowledged the challenges faced by players, including the length of matches and unsolved scheduling issues.
McEnroe suggested that the fifth set of matches at Grand Slams should be replaced by a match tie-break, addressing the excessive duration of certain contests, such as the one that ended at 3:33 am at the US Open. He also pointed out that the late-night scheduling affects fan engagement, proposing a penalty shoot-out system akin to football as a potential solution.
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