The cancellation of Wimbledon 2020 is yet another blow to the tennis calendar and continuity, and to tennis fans and partners. But perhaps above all, it’s a blow to the players who, to an unprecedented extent, make their bones at the big events.
Even in a best-case scenario, most players are looking at a 50% reduction in earnings in 2020. This will not cause the stars to relocate into different tax brackets. But for the rank-and-file—reminder: in a sport with no guaranteed contracts and significant expenses—this could be devastating. In a sport with no real union, these matters are compounded.