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Top tennis players end prize-money dispute with grand slam tournaments

The Guardian Sport • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 11:01 PM

Last updated Sep 13, 2026

Top tennis players end prize-money dispute with grand slam tournaments

Summary

World-leading tennis players have announced a truce in their ongoing battle with grand slam events regarding prize money, player welfare, and consultation. This decision was made public in a statement released after the men's US Open final on September 13, ending an 18-month campaign that included a media boycott during the French Open. The players’ advocacy focused on securing better financial and welfare conditions from the tournaments.

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By the Numbers

•Players announced the truce after the men's US Open final.
•The 18-month campaign included a media boycott at the French Open.
•Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka were among the most vocal advocates.
•The agreement aims to improve player welfare and consultation.

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11:01 PMThe Guardian Sport — World’s top tennis players call truce in prize-money battle with grand slams

What they're saying

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18-month campaign comes to an end after US Open Sinner and Sabalenka most vocal of leading players The world’s leading tennis players have agreed a truce in their long-running battle with the grand slam tournaments over prize money, welfare and player consultation. In a statement released after the men’s US Open final on Sunday the players announced they would stop their 18-month campaign of agitating against the grand slam tournaments, which culminated in a media boycott at the French Open this year, a plan first revealed in May. Continue reading...
— The Guardian Sportby Matt Hughes

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