Summary
Tennis players, including Madison Keys and Alexander Zverev, are asking the Grand Slam tournaments for more prize money and support. They have held discussions with the organizers of the four major tournaments—Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open—about better financial and welfare support. Opinions are mixed among players about whether real progress is being made.
Key Facts
- Madison Keys and Alexander Zverev are key players involved in discussions for increased support from Grand Slam tournaments.
- The players are asking for a higher ratio of prize money compared to tournament revenue.
- They also want better player welfare, such as pensions and healthcare support.
- Players are seeking more involvement in decisions affecting tournament schedules and conditions.
- Dialogue between players and tournament officials began around a year ago.
- Madison Keys is hopeful about progress, describing meetings as "productive."
- Alexander Zverev is less optimistic, citing slow progress and divided tennis governance bodies.
- Meetings with Grand Slam leaders took place last year at the French Open and Wimbledon.
