Overview

• A second letter dated July 30 from leading men’s and women’s players set concrete targets, including lifting prize-money share from about 16% to 22% by 2030 and creating a new player council.
• The proposal also seeks Grand Slam–funded pension, health and maternity contributions that would scale to roughly $12 million per year by 2030.
• The Professional Tennis Players’ Association said this week it has added the four Slam organizers to its antitrust lawsuit in an effort to accelerate reforms.
• The USTA replied on August 18, citing a 57% growth in the U.S. Open purse over five years and linking this year’s increase to an added competition day, while pledging continued dialogue.
• Wimbledon’s All England Club stated it remains open to constructive discussions, as players work with former WTA chief Larry Scott and voice mounting frustration over the lack of firm commitments.