USTA chief outlines ongoing discussions for new player advisory council
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:51 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Craig Tiley, USTA chief executive, announced discussions regarding the structure of a new Grand Slam player advisory council are still in progress ahead of the US Open, set to start Sunday. The council aims to enhance communication and representation between tennis players and tournament organizers. Tiley emphasized the importance of player feedback, noting that approximately ten players have already shown interest in participation. Recent player protests for increased revenue share prompted the formation of the council, with a total purse of $108 million for the 2026 US Open, including significant commitments to player welfare initiatives.
- •Tiley took over as USTA CEO in July 2026.
- •Upcoming US Open purse amounts to $108 million.
- •Men's and women's singles champions will earn $5.5 million each.
- •A new Player Support Program contributes $2 million for player welfare.
- •Player protests at recent Grand Slams led to council discussions.
- 6:51 PMYahoo Sports — USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set
"The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to strengthen relationships with tennis pros, US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said on the eve of the US Open on Saturday.Tiley said organizers of all four Grand Slams are still seeking feedback from players on how best to structure an advisory council.
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