Pegula: Players Waiting on US Open Purse Announcement Before Deciding on Protest
The US Open hasn't yet announced how prize money will be allocated.
Tennis stars, including World No. 3 Jessica Pegula, are awaiting the US Open's purse announcement before deciding on media protests for the 2026 Grand Slam. Last year, players sent letters to organizers expressing concerns over their revenue share, which contributes to prize money and benefits. Pegula, a player representative on the WTA Player Council, stated that they haven't made any significant decisions yet as the prize money has not been announced.
World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka also expressed uncertainty about potential protests at the US Open. The top-10 players participated in a media protest at Roland-Garros in May, reducing their pre-tournament media availability to 15 minutes, aiming to increase their revenue share from 15% to 22% by 2030. While the US Open typically offers the largest purse of any Grand Slam, the players' revenue share remains around 15%, similar to other Slams.
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