Top tennis players advocating for a larger share of tournament revenues have announced that they will cease public protests following the establishment of the Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. The players' representatives released a statement on Monday, indicating that they will now engage directly with the Grand Slams through this new council for ongoing negotiations.
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The Grand Slam Player Advisory Council was formed last month, with participation from the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and U.S. Open. The statement from the players emphasized that the public phase of their campaign has concluded, although they reserve the right to reignite their efforts if the council does not achieve their objectives.
In addition to seeking a greater percentage of revenues, players have also called for enhanced representation, improved health options, and retirement plans. As a protest, some players, including Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff, limited their media appearances during the French Open and Wimbledon, even threatening a potential boycott if compensation did not improve.
The players had requested 22% of tournament revenues. While the Grand Slams have not fully met this request or established formal revenue-sharing agreements, they have reportedly increased prize money significantly in the last 18 months. According to the players’ statement, following their formal proposal submitted on July 31, 2025, total prize money for the upcoming 2025 and 2026 U.S. Open and the 2026 Australian Open, Wimbledon, and French Open now amounts to $415.6 million, with over $30 million of that representing gains above the growth rate prior to the campaign.
The Australian Open, French Open, and U.S. Open are managed by nonprofit organizations, while Wimbledon is operated by the private All England Club.