Sam Querrey explains why Grand Slam boycott would fail

Speaking on the Nothing Major Show, Querrey stated: “It’s an embarrassing number [giving 14.9% of revenue as prize money].

“The bottom line is that if the players aren’t all aligned together nothing is going to happen.

“They have to get every player from 1-200 and they all have to get on the same page and be like we are not going to play Roland Garros, or whatever tournament, if they want to see change.

“It can’t just be the top players.”

Querrey makes a valid point—widespread unity would be essential for any meaningful shift in prize money distribution.

But with the French Open fast approaching, there isn’t much time left for players to organise something on that scale.

How much prize money is available in Grand Slams?

Many players aren’t happy with the current prize money split at Grand Slams, even though the total amounts are massive.

The French Open recently announced a 9.8% increase in its prize fund for this year, bringing the total to €61.7 million ($72.1 million).

This year’s Australian Open set a new record with AUD $111.5 million ($74.9 million), which is nearly a 16% jump from last year.

Last year, Wimbledon raised its purse by 7% to £53.5 million ($72.7 million), and the 2025 US Open offered $90 million, marking a 20% increase over the previous year.

But it’s not just about the overall sums – top players are more focused on securing a larger percentage of the revenue these events pull in.

They’re also pushing for better benefit contributions and more influence over things like the ATP and WTA calendars.