Key facts
- Top tennis players have ended their public campaign for more prize money and power at Grand Slams.
- The players estimate they have achieved incremental gains of over $30 million in prize money.
- A new Grand Slam Player Advisory Council has been established for ongoing player consultation and negotiation.
- The US Tennis Association agreed to a $2 million contribution to player welfare at the US Open.
- Players had previously staged a media boycott at the French Open and planned one for Wimbledon.
Top tennis players, including Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have ceased their public campaign for increased prize money and player power at Grand Slams, announcing a truce after an 18-month battle. The players stated that the establishment of a formal Grand Slam Player Advisory Council was crucial in bringing the campaign to a close.
The players had been advocating for a greater share of tournament revenues, contributions to player welfare and pensions, and a formal role in decision-making. According to their statement, prize money across the four Grand Slam tournaments has grown to $415.6 million since their formal proposal in July 2025, with players estimating that over $30 million reflects incremental gains above the previous growth rate. The US Tennis Association also agreed to a $2 million contribution to player welfare at the US Open.
While the players' target of 22% of Grand Slam revenues allocated to prize money remains elusive, and prize money across all slams is still around 15%, the French Open has indicated it will introduce a revenue-sharing formula. The players reserve the right to restart the campaign if the new council fails to deliver on its aims.