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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 20, 2026Miami-Dade

Grand Slam tennis tournaments establish player advisory council

The four Grand Slam tennis tournaments have created a new player council to provide athletes with a formal voice in tournament operations and sporting matters. The council will begin operations following the U.S. Open, which starts next week, and will serve as a forum for discussing prize money, player welfare, and other tournament-related issues.

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Why It Matters

This council provides a formal mechanism for professional tennis players to negotiate prize money, health options, and pensions directly with the four major tournament organizers.

Key Facts

  • The Grand Slam Player Advisory Council was established by the four major tennis tournaments.
  • The council will officially begin operations after the conclusion of the upcoming U.S. Open.
  • The council will provide a forum for players to discuss prize money, player welfare, and other tournament matters.
  • The structure and composition of the council are currently under development.
  • Interested players will be invited to apply for positions on the council.
  • The Australian, French, and U.S. Opens are operated by non-profit governing bodies.
  • Wimbledon is operated by the private All England Club.
  • The creation of the council follows player protests and boycott threats regarding compensation and representation.

Who's Mentioned

organizationAustralian Open“Grand Slam tournament organizer”personJessica Pegula“Professional tennis player”organizationWimbledon“Grand Slam tournament organizer”organizationU.S. Open“Grand Slam tournament organizer”organizationFrench Open“Grand Slam tournament organizer”personCoco Gauff“Professional tennis player”personAryna Sabalenka“Professional tennis player”personDeborah Jevans“Chair of the All England Club”organizationAll England Club“Private operator of Wimbledon”