Jannik Sinner is contemplating skipping the new mixed doubles event at the US Open due to a disagreement over prize money. Last year, the tournament revamped the competition, with Sinner initially slated to team up with Katerina Siniakova but withdrew due to illness.
During the event, Carlos Alcaraz partnered with British No. 1 Emma Raducanu, and Novak Djokovic teamed up with Olga Danilovic, preceding the singles draw. Sara Errani and Andrea Vavassori emerged as the victors, taking home a $1 million prize.
Reports from The Times suggest that players, including Sinner, are considering boycotting the event, citing concerns over the prize pool size and player welfare conditions. This action is part of a broader movement among players advocating for increased prize money at Grand Slam events.
Wimbledon recently announced a £10.7 million increase in this year’s prize fund, with the winner set to receive £3.6 million, and first-round losers guaranteed £80,000. Despite the 25% rise in the overall prize pot from the previous year, players are adamant about receiving 22% of the total revenue generated, a target that remains unmet even with the recent hike.
Deborah Jevans, Chair of the All England Club, emphasized their commitment to supporting players but highlighted the complexities of linking prize money directly to revenue, given their not-for-profit status and reinvestment into the sport. Despite ongoing discussions with players’ representatives, like Larry Scott, to convey their perspective on sustaining the game, challenges persist in aligning player expectations with the organization’s investment strategies.
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