Overview
- Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka urged the four majors in Riyadh to return to negotiations on revenue sharing, pensions, health coverage and formal consultation.
- Leading ATP and WTA players earlier sent a joint letter seeking a staged rise in prize money from roughly 13–15% of Slam revenues to about 22% and contributions to welfare programs.
- Only the USTA and Wimbledon met players’ adviser Larry Scott during the US Open, and communication has since stalled according to AFP reporting.
- The All England Club said it remains open to constructive discussions and described ongoing dialogue with players and their representatives.
- Players also proposed a Grand Slam Player Council, as the majors pointed to a PTPA lawsuit and premium tour discussions as reasons for delay, with the PTPA moving on Sept. 23 to add all four Slams to its U.S. case.