PTPA intensifies legal action as top-20 ATP and WTA players push for higher Grand Slam earnings
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ATP and WTA stars escalate legal action filed by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), as top-20 male and female players sign a letter demanding a substantial prize money increase from the organisers of the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open.
According to L’Équipe, the letter calls for a better distribution of financial profits in Grand Slam tournaments, pushing for significant increases in the revenue allocated to all players in the competition.
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Comparisons have been made with other sports: for instance, in the NBA, players are guaranteed to receive at least 50% of the league’s total revenue each season. At the French Open, for example, the tournament generated approximately €338 million, but players received only about €53 million in prize money—just 16%, a significantly lower share compared to other sports.
Prize money had already seen substantial improvements in recent years. In 2022, the men's and women's champions received over a 50% increase in total earnings, with prize money rising at every stage, including a 40% boost in first-round payouts.
Grand Slam tournaments distributed a total of $254 million in 2024, nearly a 10% increase from the $231 million awarded in 2023. However, players are once again demanding significant improvements for the roughly 800 competitors who take the court at major tournaments.
According to L’Équipe, all top-20 players from both the ATP and WTA rankings signed the letter. With a few weeks left before the announcement of Roland Garros’ prize money—the next Grand Slam on the calendar—player demands could have a major impact on the upcoming prize pool decision.
Cristhián AvilaTennis Journalist
Cristhián Ávila is a tennis journalist based in Santiago, Chile, and has been part of the TennisUpToDate team since early 2023. He covers the ATP and WTA Tours as well as all four Grand Slams, producing breaking news, match reports, analysis, and regular liveblogs from major tournaments.
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