Leading tennis players have suspended their 18-month campaign for increased prize money and better representation following the creation of a formal player advisory council.

The world’s leading tennis players have agreed to a truce in their 18-month campaign against the four grand slam tournaments. Following the men’s US Open final on Sunday, the group announced an end to public agitation, which had previously included a media boycott at the French Open. The decision follows the agreement by all four major tournaments to establish a grand slam player advisory council, providing a formal mechanism for ongoing negotiation and consultation.

Campaign Goals and Outcomes

The players’ campaign focused on three primary objectives: securing a larger share of tournament revenue for prize money, obtaining contributions for player welfare and pensions, and establishing a formal role in decision-making. While the players claim success in all three areas, their goal of allocating 22% of grand slam revenue to prize money has not yet been reached, with current levels remaining at approximately 15%. As part of the recent developments, the US Tennis Association agreed to contribute $2 million toward player welfare at this year’s US Open. Additionally, players noted that total prize money across the four grand slams has reached $415.6 million since their formal proposal was submitted on July 31, 2025. Players estimate that more than $30 million of this total represents gains above the growth rates seen prior to the campaign.

Future Negotiations

The transition to a formal advisory council marks the end of the public phase of the players' movement. Key figures in the lobbying effort included Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, while Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the campaign last month. The players have stated that they reserve the right to restart their campaign if the new council fails to deliver on their stated aims. For now, the group will cease making public comments as a unified body, opting instead to work directly with tournament organizers through the newly formed council.