Jannik Sinner, other stars weigh U.S. Open mixed doubles boycott
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 13, 2026, 1:47 PM
Last updated Jun 13, 2026
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is among several tennis stars considering a boycott of the U.S. Open Mixed Doubles event due to ongoing prize money disputes. While details about the singles draws remain unchanged, the Mixed Doubles will take place from August 24-25, with winners from 2023 earning $1 million. Wimbledon recently increased its prize money by 20%, demonstrating the growing concerns over player compensation. As discussions around prize distributions continue, players may push for additional improvements leading up to the U.S. Open.
- •Sinner won the 2024 U.S. Open singles title.
- •Mixed Doubles event is scheduled for August 24-25.
- •Last year's winners earned $1 million in prize money.
- •Wimbledon announced a 20% increase in prize money for 2026.
- •Player protests may continue toward the U.S. Open.
- 1:47 PMYahoo Sports — World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Among Stars Considering U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Boycott
"There has been no reporting that Sinner and other tennis stars would boycott the singles draws at the Open, where the winners will take home $5 million each.
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