Tensions between tennis players and the Grand Slams escalated at the French Open on Friday, as Novak Djokovic warned the sport risked deeper divisions amid growing demands for fairer revenue sharing and greater player influence. Several stars ditched media commitments in a show of solidarity, though many were cautious about the prospect of a boycott after Aryna Sabalenka raised the possibility earlier this month.
A simmering dispute between players and the Grand Slams over revenue sharing intensified at the French Open on Friday, with Novak Djokovic warning the sport risked further fragmentation as leading players pressed for a greater voice in shaping its future.
