Top Tennis Players Demand Major Revenue Reform at Grand Slam Events

The top 20 ATP and WTA players have called for a significant increase in prize money, citing disparities between tournament revenues and player compensation.

• A letter signed by the top 20 ATP and WTA players has been sent to Grand Slam organizers, urging a more equitable distribution of revenues.
• Players argue that current prize money allocations represent only a small fraction of tournament profits, with examples like Roland-Garros awarding less than 16% of its revenue as prize money in 2024.
• The Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), co-founded by Novak Djokovic, has filed lawsuits against tennis governing bodies, alleging anti-competitive practices and pay disparities.
• Advocates, including Emma Navarro and Zheng Qinwen, emphasize the need for revenue-sharing models similar to the NBA, where players receive 50% of total income.
• Coco Gauff and Aryna Sabalenka have highlighted the importance of addressing gender equality in earnings and increasing the financial share for players at all levels of the sport.

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