Overview

• Top‑10 stars including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Jack Draper co‑signed a July 30 letter seeking a rise in the Grand Slams’ player share from about 16% to 22% by 2030.
• The proposal asks the Slams to contribute $12 million annually to pensions, health and maternity benefits by 2030 and to formalize greater athlete input via a new player council.
• Novak Djokovic, who backed the initial March letter, did not sign the second, as players retained Larry Scott to lead lobbying and held meetings with all four Slam organizers.
• The USTA responded on August 18 citing a $90 million U.S. Open purse tied to an added day of singles, highlighting 57% prize growth in five years and pledging continued consultation.
• Grand Slam leaders have signaled ongoing dialogue but are seen as delaying substantive changes until broader “Premium Tour” calendar talks conclude, while the PTPA this week added the Slams to its U.S. antitrust lawsuit.