World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka has voiced her opinion on the financial distribution in tennis, calling for players to receive a greater share of tournament profits. Speaking during a press conference at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, Sabalenka highlighted the disparity between tennis and other major sports leagues like the NHL and NBA.
Sabalenka explained, “I would say that if we compare tennis to the rest of the sports, like, it’s a huge difference in percentage we are receiving compared to NHL or NBA and the rest of the sports. I think we are individual sport, and we are — I can’t compare sports, so I don’t want to go that far, but l’d say we definitely deserve a bigger percentage on the Grand Slams. I mean, on all of the tournaments.”
She emphasized that tennis, as an individual sport, deserves a higher percentage of profits, particularly at Grand Slam events and across all tournaments.
The Belarusian star also acknowledged the challenges faced by lower-ranked players, who often struggle to make ends meet despite their dedication to the sport. Sabalenka’s comments align with a broader push by top players from both the ATP and WTA tours, who recently signed a letter demanding better financial distribution at Grand Slam tournaments.
Sabalenka’s remarks reflect a growing sentiment among tennis professionals that the current system undervalues their contributions to the sport. Her advocacy for change underscores the need for a more equitable approach to revenue sharing, ensuring that players at all levels can thrive and continue to bring their best to the court.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
Now the world no.1, Aryna played her last match on the 29th of March when she beat world no.3 Jessica Pegula 7-5 6-2 in the final in Miami to win her 19th career title.
This season the Belarussian has managed to achieve a 23-4 record. The Belarussian clinched 2 titles in 2025 in Brisbane and Miami. The Belarussian was the finalist at the Australian Open and Indian Wells.