Top Tennis Stars Demand Fairer Pay and Benefits from Grand Slams

In October 2025, top tennis players have expressed frustration with grand slam tournaments for refusing to address their concerns over prize money and player welfare. According to the article, the world's top 10 male and female players submitted detailed proposals to the grand slam tournaments in August 2025, seeking a greater share of tournament revenues and improved benefits like pensions and healthcare.

However, the grand slam events rejected the players' requests, citing ongoing legal disputes and negotiations over the tennis calendar as obstacles to substantive talks. The players, represented by figures like Jannik Sinner, Casper Ruud, and Coco Gauff, argue the current prize money ratio of 12-15% of tournament revenues is too low compared to the 22% on other tours. They are seeking a fairer contribution from the grand slams to support all players.

The dispute has escalated, with the players sending a second letter demanding change after their initial proposals were dismissed. The grand slams' lack of transparency and unwillingness to consult on scheduling changes have also drawn the ire of the players and the ATP/WTA tours. As the 2025 season winds down, the standoff between the top stars and the grand slam organizers shows no signs of resolution.