Summary
Top tennis players are asking for more prize money and a greater say in decisions at Grand Slam tournaments. They want Grand Slams to increase the share of revenue given as prize money and to support player benefits like healthcare and pensions.
Key Facts
- Players are calling for Grand Slam tournaments to provide 22% of their revenue as prize money by 2030.
- Current player prize money at major tournaments has increased, with the Australian Open seeing a 16% increase.
- Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, among others, are advocating for these changes.
- Players want input on scheduling and other key decisions affecting tournaments.
- A proposed Grand Slam Player Council would involve players in evaluating new tournament plans.
- Project RedEye is the campaign pushing these changes, supported by former WTA chairman Larry Scott.
- Players are asking for the Grand Slams to contribute $12 million annually to player benefits like pensions and healthcare by 2030.
