Rublev Slams Grand Slams: "They Don't Listen to Us!"

Tensions behind the scenes at Roland Garros 2026 continue to escalate, with players pressuring the Grand Slams by reducing their interactions with the press. Andrey Rublev was the latest to justify this measure, detailing the frustration of the world's top tennis players regarding the lack of communication from tournament organizers.

The Russian tennis star explained that the decision is a response to years of fruitless attempts at dialogue. "When you try to communicate and work with someone for years and it doesn't work, and no one pays attention to you... at some point, you feel like you have to do something, that you have to get their attention," Rublev stated.

According to the player, the concerns extend far beyond financial matters, encompassing various aspects that could be improved in the sport. The main complaint, however, is the absence of a response from the organizing bodies.

"We try to explain certain things to them, things that could be done better; it's not just about money, there are so many aspects... but they don't listen. They don't respond. I'll give you an example: sending an official email and no one responding for months. Do we matter so little that they don't even bother to communicate with us?" he questioned.

Rublev emphasized that the players' goal is to contribute to the evolution of tennis, but that the relationship cannot be one-sided. "We are trying to do something to help tennis evolve, so that everyone is comfortable, but it can't all be one-way, with you just using the players. That's not the right way to do things," he criticized.

The final plea is clear and direct: "We just want communication. We are completely transparent; we've already discussed pensions, the bonus pool... we ask that you listen to us and communicate with us."