What a Grand Slam boycott could mean for tennis, from prize money to tickets and the trophy

Women's world No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka issued the most direct threat yet of a Grand Slam boycott, stating 'at some point we will boycott' during a press conference at the Italian Open in Rome, approximately two weeks before the French Open. Defending French Open champion Coco Gauff and Australian Open champion Elena Rybakina echoed Sabalenka's sentiments, escalating a standoff between top tennis players and the four Grand Slam tournaments over prize money and player benefits. The article examines the potential consequences of such a boycott, including impacts on prize money distribution, ticket sales, and trophy presentation.