Tennis players stop public protests for more prize money amid new advisory council
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:02 AM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Top tennis players announced they will cease public protests for increased prize money now that the Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed. According to players' representatives, this council will facilitate direct negotiations with the Grand Slams. Previously, players sought a 22% share of revenues and increased health options and pensions. Following their proposals, total prize money for the Grand Slams has reached $415.6 million, reflecting significant incremental gains. The players reserve the right to revisit public protests if their negotiations do not yield results.
- •Players will negotiate directly with Grand Slams through the new council.
- •Previous protests included limited media appearances by top stars.
- •Total prize money for Grand Slams has grown significantly since last year.
- •Players aimed for 22% of tournament revenues in their proposals.
- •Players can restart public protests if negotiations fail to meet their demands.
- 5:44 AMESPN Tennis — Players halting public protests as they seek bigger cut of revenues
- 4:06 AMYahoo Sports — Tennis players seeking more prize money say they won't go public with their protests anymore
"Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed. “The players will now work directly with the Grand Slams to establish the council, through which players themselves will be directly consulted and able to negotiate on an ongoing basis,” a statement from the players’ representatives said Monday. The Grand Slam Player Advisory Council was announced last month by the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
"Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed.
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External links- ESPN TennisSep 14, 2026, 5:44 AMPlayers halting public protests as they seek bigger cut of revenues
Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed.
- Yahoo SportsSep 14, 2026, 4:06 AMTennis players seeking more prize money say they won't go public with their protests anymore
Top tennis players who have been protesting for a larger share of revenues from the biggest tournaments in the sport say they will no longer go public with their demands now that a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been formed. “The players will now work directly with the Grand Slams to establish the council, through which players themselves will be directly consulted and able to negotiate on an ongoing basis,” a statement from the players’ representatives said Monday. The Grand Slam Player Advisory Council was announced last month by the Australian Open, the French Open, Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.
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