John McEnroe, a seven-time Grand Slam champion, has urged current tennis players to consider boycotting major tournaments to compel organizers to provide a fairer share of tournament revenues. His comments come in the wake of protests at the French Open and Wimbledon, where players such as Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka have sought to achieve a 22 percent revenue share by 2030. Speaking at the Laver Cup in London, McEnroe expressed his support for the players, asserting that they should be equal partners in the success of the four Grand Slams.
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In addition to advocating for financial reforms, McEnroe suggested replacing the fifth set in major matches with a match tie-break, aiming to address ongoing concerns about match durations. He referenced a US Open match that concluded at 3:33 AM, warning that late-night scheduling may hinder fan engagement. McEnroe called for tennis to evolve similarly to football to maintain audience interest.