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Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka write letter demanding more money
A collection of top tennis players have written to Grand Slam chiefs to demand a greater share of revenue by the end of the decade. It is the second letter to be written in a matter of months, with Novak Djokovic among the signatories of another which was sent in April. It called for more prize money and a greater say in what players called ‘decisions that directly impact us’.
The second letter, which has been obtained by the Associated Press, was circulated in July and signed by the likes of Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Jack Draper. It set out specific benchmarks for ways in which the four Grand Slam tournaments could offer more money and influence to athletes.
The joint letter also stated that players are aiming to rise from the current revenue share of 16 per cent to 22 per cent by 2030. Contributions to pension, health and maternity benefits would go from zero to $12million (£8.9m) annually by that same year.
The players in question are working with former WTA chief executive Larry Scott, who is acting as a consultant. Some players have met with Scott and held discussions with the organisers of the Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and the US Open.
All four tournaments were asked to reply to the letter by the end of July and they all did. The response from the USTA, which organises the US Open, was signed by interim chief executive Brian Vahaly and recently-departed tournament director Stacey Allaster.
The USTA wrote: “As you are aware, we have always been willing to increase compensation for players, as evidenced by the 57 per cent growth of the US Open purse over the past five years, particularly when additional collaboration on the part of the players helps to create additional revenue.
“For example, this year’s significant increase in compensation to $90m (£66.8m) reflects the addition of an extra day to the main draw singles competition and the resulting contribution made by players.”
The USTA also underlined their commitment to “engaging in direct, honest and transparent discussions with the players to build a stronger future for the entire tennis ecosystem, including a healthier calendar, enhanced player consultation, and greater financial value for all involved.”
The first letter, which was circulated in March, came shortly after the players’ association co-founded by Djokovic filed an antitrust lawsuit against the WTA and ATP tours, the International Tennis Federation and the sport’s integrity agency in federal court in New York.
It seeks more money for players, claiming that not enough of the revenues end up in the athletes’ hands. It also lays out a series of additional complaints about the way the sport is run.
The filing includes a reference to a report “that the U.S. Open generated more revenue from the sale of one speciality cocktail ($12.8 million) than it paid to the men’s and women’s champions combined.”
Express Sport brings you the latest tennis news from the Paris Masters.
We’re reaching the business end of the Paris Masters, as eight players become four in the French capital. Jannik Sinner is the overwhelming favourite to lift the trophy after Carlos Alcaraz was dumped out by Cameron Norrie in the Spaniard’s opening match. Norrie was then beaten by Valentin Vacherot, whose amazing 10-match winning streak at Masters 1000 level came to an end when he lost to Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Canadian star Auger-Aliassime will face Alexander Bublik in the semis. Bublik defeated Alex de Minaur, who is among those to have already qualified for the year-end ATP Finals. Sinner is through to his first Paris Masters semi-final after beating Ben Shelton. He’ll face defending champion Alexander Zverev, who survived a tough match against Daniil Medvedev.
Novak Djokovic is not involved in the Paris Masters, having decided to skip the event for the second year in a row, but he has learned his fate in the draw of next week’s ATP 250 in Athens. And over in Riyadh, the WTA Finals are about to get underway.
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