{
  "id": 4706937,
  "title": "US Open Unveils Record Player Pay but Resists Revenue Share",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/us-open-unveils-record-player-pay-but-resists-revenue-share-4706937",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-29T19:27:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Front Office Sports",
    "slug": "front-office-sports",
    "url": "https://frontofficesports.com/article/us-open-unveils-record-player-pay-resists-revenue-share/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The 2026 US Open will provide record player compensation, but the tournament is hesitant to adopt a revenue share model for player earnings. USTA CEO Craig Tiley, who took over last month, explained that the US Open does not use revenue as a determinant for player pay, due to the perceived arbitrariness of the figure. Instead, the tournament focuses on establishing a \"fair share\" for players and exploring additional ways to support them beyond their compensation package.\n\nJessica Pegula, a world No. 3 player and member of the WTA Players' Council, argued that revenue share should be a primary discussion point for the newly formed Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. The WTA players are currently advocating for an increase in revenue share from the current 15% to 22% by 2030. Tiley, who hails from Tennis Australia, emphasized his commitment to player-focused decisions, vowing to maintain the US Open's player-friendly approach.\n\nWhile the specifics of the new council remain unclear, initial interest is high, with around 10 players expressing their willingness to participate. Ticket prices have been a source of fan complaints, with the average price for entry to the tournament reaching $289 on the secondary market – a 14% increase from the same period last year. Tiley acknowledged the resale market as a significant challenge, but stressed the importance of making the tournament accessible to young fans.",
  "summary": "Revenue sharing is a key topic for the players.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}