World No.1 Aryna Sabalenka Threatens WTA Boycott Over Prize Money Dispute

The world's top tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has threatened to boycott WTA tournaments, NU.nl publication reports.  The Belarusian athlete explained her stance by pointing to insufficient prize money for players. Alongside her, dissatisfaction with payouts at the upcoming French Open (Roland Garros) has also been voiced by Italy's Jannik Sinner and American Coco Gauff. "When you see the numbers and the share players receive, you understand that without us there would be no tournament and no spectacle. I deserve a bigger share of the prize money. We can announce a boycott, because that is the only way to defend our rights,” Sabalenka said.