Jannik Sinner is contemplating skipping the newly introduced mixed doubles event at the US Open due to a disagreement over prize money. Last year, the tournament revamped the competition, with Sinner planning to team up with Katerina Siniakova but withdrawing due to illness.
During the event, Carlos Alcaraz partnered with British No. 1 Emma Raducanu, while Novak Djokovic paired up with Olga Danilovic, preceding the singles draw. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori emerged as the eventual winners, claiming a $1 million prize.
Reports from The Times indicate that players, including Sinner, are considering boycotting the event, demanding a larger prize pool and better player welfare conditions. This move is part of a broader push by players for increased prize money at Grand Slam tournaments.
Wimbledon announced a £10.7 million increase in the total prize fund for this year’s event, with the champion set to receive £3.6 million and first-round losers guaranteed £80,000. Despite the 25% rise in the overall prize pot compared to the previous year, players are advocating for 22% of the total revenue generated, a threshold that remains unmet even with the recent increase.
Deborah Jevans, chair of the All England Club, expressed frustration over the revenue-based prize money system, emphasizing the club’s not-for-profit status and reinvestment into the sport. Dialogue continues with players’ representative Larry Scott to convey the importance of investing back into the game for long-term sustainability.
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