WE DESERVE MORE MONEY

First again: Mike Dickson’s exclusive yesterday matches. I think that’s one of the reasons why maybe we should get awarded more’.

Some of the rank-and-file players have offered blunter assesments on the issue. Djokovic’s compatriot Viktor Troicki said: ‘ When you look at what Grand Slams earn compared to the players it’s ridiculous.’

American Ryan Harrison was also in favour of a body purely looking out for players’ interests rather than the current partnership with tour events.

‘As far as the players’ union goes, I think it would be good because the only people that represent us are also representing the tournaments,’ he said.