Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka are reportedly weighing a boycott of the French Open 2026 amid anger over how prize money is being distributed. The world No. 1 duo, along with other leading players, has expressed disappointment and discussed protest action, raising the specter of an unprecedented disruption to one of tennis’s biggest events.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff say tennis players could boycott the French Open if their prize money demands are not met. While Roland Garros has raised payouts, players argue it still falls behind other Grand Slams and they deserve a bigger cut of revenue. Negotiations are ongoing as the threat puts the tournament at risk.
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Carlos Alcaraz’s bid for a French Open three-peat has suffered a major blow after a wrist injury flared during the first round of the Barcelona Open. Initial concerns grew after scans showed it was more serious than expected, prompting him to withdraw from Barcelona, then Madrid, and now skip the Rome Masters as well. The 22-year-old’s Paris hopes hang in doubt.
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