Players move to push for pay and reforms into new Grand Slam council

Top tennis players announced on Monday their decision to cease publicly campaigning for greater influence and financial benefits from the four Grand Slams. Instead, they will pursue their objectives through a new Player Advisory Council. The council will work directly with the Grand Slams to establish a platform for ongoing consultation and negotiation.

While the players acknowledged that the Grand Slams have not yet met their target of receiving 22% of tournament revenues by 2030, they noted that prize money had risen significantly since the campaign began last year. Prize pots have increased across the majors, with this year's purses reaching record levels at the U.S. Open. The group welcomed the US Open becoming the first Grand Slam to commit $2 million toward player welfare, expressing hope that other Majors would follow suit.

Despite the progress made, players emphasized that the formal council would be responsible for pursuing their remaining objectives. They reserved the right to restart their campaign if the council fails to deliver on their goals.