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World number one Aryna Sabalenka believes players will boycott a Grand Slam “at some point” because of the ongoing dispute over prize money.<\/b><\/p>\n

The men’s and women’s top-10 players are demanding a higher percentage of the revenue generated by the four majors, as well as benefit contributions and a greater say in areas such as scheduling.<\/p>\n

But until Sabalenka spoke to the media in Rome before the Italian Open, players had been circumspect on the subject of strike action.<\/p>\n

“I think at some point we will boycott it. I feel like that’s going to be the only way to kind of fight for our rights,” the Belarusian said.<\/p>\n

“I feel like the show is on us. I feel like without us there wouldn’t be a tournament and there wouldn’t be that entertainment.”<\/p>\n

World number three Iga Swiatek also supports the call for increased prize money but said a boycott would be a “bit extreme,” while second-ranked Elena Rybakina said she would go with the majority.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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On Monday, a number of leading players expressed their “deep disappointment” at the prize money at this year’s French Open.<\/p>\n

The fund at Roland Garros has increased by 9.5% – but the players believe that is some way below the 22% of tournament revenue they feel they are entitled to.<\/p>\n

“I just really hope that we at some point are going to get to the right decision, to the conclusion that everyone will be happy with,” Sabalenka, 28, said.<\/p>\n

“I feel like nowadays, we girls can easily get together and go for this because some of the things I feel like it’s really unfair to the players.”<\/p>\n

The financial pot at last year’s US Open rose by 20%, with the figure for January’s Australian Open nearly 16% higher.<\/p>\n

Wimbledon will announce its prize money next month.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Poland’s Swiatek said she would prefer continued discussions and negotiations with the majors instead of a boycott.<\/p>\n

“I think the most important thing is to have proper communication and discussions with the governing bodies so we have some space to talk and maybe negotiate,” the Wimbledon champion said.<\/p>\n

“Hopefully before Roland Garros there’s going to be opportunity to have these type of meetings and we’ll see how they go.<\/p>\n

“But boycotting the tournament, it’s a bit extreme kind of situation.<\/p>\n

“I guess we as players are here to play as individuals, and we’re competing against each other.<\/p>\n

“So it’s really hard for me to say how it would work, if it’s even there on the picture. For now, I haven’t heard anything.”<\/p>\n

Australian Open champion Rybakina added: “I honestly don’t know. If the majority say we are boycotting, then of course I’m up for it. It’s not an issue.”<\/p>\n

World number five Jessica Pegula has been an articulate advocate of the players’ campaign, but virtually ruled out strike action during a BBC Sport interview in Indian Wells in March.<\/p>\n

“We love playing the Slams – I don’t think anyone’s going to strike against the Slams,” the American said.<\/p>\n

“I just think it’s us asking for what we think we deserve, but I do think that if the men and the women can come together – which we have on that front – and keep pushing, there’s nothing wrong with us just asking for what we think is right.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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