Top tennis players shift push for revenue share to new advisory council

After months of public protests, including cutting media duties at the French Open and Wimbledon, top tennis players declared they will now work through a Player Advisory Council to seek a greater voice in Grand Slam governance. The council follows a campaign launched in March 2025 that demanded a 22 % share of tournament revenues and increased player-welfare funding. Although the Grand Slams have boosted prize money—reaching $79.92 million at the Australian Open, $71.56 million at the French Open, $86.79 million at Wimbledon and a record $108 million at the U.S. Open—the revenue-share goal remains unmet.

Players welcomed the U.S. Open’s pledge of $2 million for welfare and hope other majors will follow. The council will serve as a formal channel for ongoing negotiation, but the players reserve the right to restart protests if progress stalls.