World number one Aryna Sabalenka has sparked concerns about the future of tennis, warning that players will boycott a Grand Slam 'at some point' unless prize money demands are met.
The ongoing dispute between players and organisers has been a major talking point in the tennis world, with many calling for greater equality in prize money distribution.
Sabalenka, who has been a vocal advocate for player rights, believes a boycott is likely to happen sooner rather than later.
'At some point, we will have to do something,' Sabalenka said. 'We will have to make some kind of decision, and I think that will be a boycott.'
The Grand Slam prize money dispute has been ongoing for several years, with players demanding greater equality in prize money distribution. The current system sees women's players receive significantly less prize money than their male counterparts, despite often playing the same number of matches.
It remains to be seen whether the dispute will be resolved in the near future, but Sabalenka's comments suggest that players are willing to take drastic action to achieve their demands.