Shelton explique le nouveau boycott à Wimbledon : "Ce n'est pas juste une question d'argent"

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Ben Shelton has participated in the days prior to Wimbledon 2026 in an exhibition tournament where he has positioned himself in favor of the boycott that players will carry out to protest against the low earnings they receive in the Grand Slams, something they also did at Roland Garros in search of a major change within the circuit.

While it is true that Wimbledon has increased its cash prizes by around 20% compared to 2025, according to the players, it is not sufficient since it represents less than 15% of the total revenue generated by the tournament. Therefore, when 15 minutes elapse in their press conferences, they will leave the room, just as they did in Paris, a matter that Shelton himself discussed in an interview with Tennis Head.

“This is done not only from the revenue standpoint but also from the players’ well-being. The US Open is basically a three-week event at this point, 21 days, and things concern players. From the outside, many people simply see it as a money matter. It's not just about money. For me, it’s more about other decisions made without the players' involvement, about having a player advising, so to speak, at the Grand Slams, having a say," he stated.

Shelton criticizes the ATP calendar

Furthermore, Ben's criticism mainly focused on the calendar, another topic heavily criticized by players. "I fully support the players, obviously. A very important aspect is having a voice and vote in decisions that truly affect our lives, such as how many days tournaments last, whether an extra day is added, and what the implications are," he acknowledged.

In fact, Shelton believes that many of the players' injuries come from this demand in the calendar. "It's disappointing to see. I think those 12-day events are exhausting. It's no secret that the tennis circuit has become, painful as it may be to say, unsustainable for many players. Also for many great talents, players who are at the top of the sport," he said referring to names like Jack Draper or Arthur Fils who are facing a lot of physical struggles.

For now, these complaints are not yielding results, but an increasing number of tournaments are being affected by this players' decision, and more names are joining the cause. Therefore, this might be a turning point in the circuit, or the beginning of even more devastating boycotts by the ATP and WTA players, who consider themselves the main protagonists of the sport and the ones who receive the smallest slice of the pie.

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