US Open Unveils Record Player Pay but Resists Revenue Share
Revenue sharing is a key topic for the players.
The 2026 US Open announced record-setting player compensation alongside a new support program and a new Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. However, CEO Craig Tiley clarified that the tournament does not use revenue as a measure for player prize money, as it can be arbitrary. Instead, Tiley believes the tours use profit as the basis for compensation calculations.
Jessica Pegula, a world No. 3 player and member of the WTA Players' Council, expressed that revenue share remains a key topic for discussion within the new council. Currently, there is no structure in place that gives players a fixed share of revenue from the Grand Slams, but they aim to increase the share to 22% by 2030. Tiley, known for his player-focused approach, reiterated his commitment to providing a fair share for players at the US Open.
Pegula praised the USTA for leading discussions with players and creating the new council, though she noted that details remain unclear. Ticket prices at the US Open have been rising, leading to complaints from fans, with the average get-in price reaching $289 on the secondary market as of Saturday, a 14% increase from the same point last year.
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