Aryna Sabalenka, Coco Gauff Suggest Grand Slam Boycott Over Prize Money Share

World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka threatened a potential boycott of Grand Slam tournaments during a press conference at the Italian Open on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, citing unfair prize money distribution. Her comments followed a letter sent over the weekend by a group of top ATP and WTA players expressing 'deep disappointment' over the French Open's prize money pool, arguing their pay does not reflect the tournament's projected revenue growth. Coco Gauff also weighed in on the issue, with players collectively pushing back against what they see as an inequitable share of tournament earnings.