Tennis: Grand Slams Create Player Advisory Council Amid Push for Increased Prize Money
Players will help shape the council’s structure as the four tournaments seek more input on prize money, welfare and compensation.
- On Thursday, the four Grand Slams announced creation of a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council to address prize money, player welfare, and sporting matters affecting tennis's biggest tournaments.
- The move follows increasing pressure from stars including Aryna Sabalenka and American Coco Gauff, who threatened boycotts and limited media appearances at the French Open and Wimbledon to demand higher compensation.
- American Jessica Pegula, the No. 3-ranked woman, said it is "important that we have a voice in matters at these tournaments." World number six Ben Shelton added he is "really pleased to see this council come together."
- The council will provide a regular forum for players to discuss welfare and compensation with each Grand Slam individually, addressing the distinct governance of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and the U.S. Open.
- Tournaments are currently developing the council's composition and structure with player input. The body will officially launch following the U.S. Open, the final major of the year, which begins next week in New York.
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Times of IndiaTennis: Grand Slams create player advisory council amid push for increased prize money
Tennis's four major tournaments will launch a new Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. This council will focus on player input for sporting matters and prize money. Players will have a direct voice in shaping tournament discussions and decisions. The initiative aims to strengthen the partnership between the Grand Slams and athletes. This council will also discuss player welfare and compensation with each tournament.
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Grand Slam tournaments create player council to give players more input into biggest tennis events
The Grand Slam tennis tournaments have created a player council, giving players greater input into matters involving the biggest events in the sport.
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Representatives of the tennis Grand Slam tournaments have agreed to establish a special players' council that will participate in important decisions.
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