Jelenafan
Multiple Major Winner
What sanctions could the ATP place on a player if they call for a boycott and the player decides to play regardless? Would they then ban the players from all ATP regular tournaments as punishment? The 1973 boycott worked because the players believed in the merits of “the strike”. Today Players can rationalize “ I don’t agree with the sports federations/Majors acquiescing to the demands of their government but I understand why Wimbledon felt they were obliged to do it “. They have arguable “cover”.
The potential legal battle alone with countersuits by the players for suspending them makes your head spin.
The potential legal battle alone with countersuits by the players for suspending them makes your head spin.