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John McEnroe calls for Grand Slam boycott as players end prize money protest
Original: John McEnroe says players need to boycott Grand Slams – as they end public prize money protest - The Athletic
John McEnroe says tennis players should boycott Grand Slam tournaments to push for a bigger share of prize money. His remarks came as players ended their public protest over prize money distribution at the majors. The comments have reignited debate over how tournament revenue is split with athletes.
Why now: A prominent former champion publicly urging a boycott of tennis's biggest events is provocative and touches on ongoing disputes over player pay.
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