John McEnroe has called for significant reforms in tennis, advocating for a boycott of one or two Grand Slam tournaments to financially benefit players. He made these remarks during the Laver Cup after witnessing the European team's victory, emphasizing that players currently receive an inadequate share of the revenue generated by Grand Slams.
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In a column for The Athletic, McEnroe stated, "The only way to change things, in my opinion, is with a boycott of one or two Grand Slams. From my point of view, the players should be partners of the tournaments; instead, they only receive a small portion of the revenue." He criticized the mandatory participation in numerous major events, arguing that players should have the freedom to choose their tournaments.
McEnroe proposed a system where players could compete in fewer tournaments but still have a chance to be ranked number one if they excel in their selected events. He noted that the current requirement for top players to compete in 20 tournaments a year limits their potential on the court. “This is something we’ve always talked about. Many things have changed, but it remains a problem that we must solve,” he added.
These comments reflect McEnroe's belief that the structure of tennis needs a substantial overhaul to better support the athletes.