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Grand Slam Organizers Form Player Advisory Council for Welfare

8/21/2026

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U.S., French, British and Australian Grand Slam organizers announced a Player Advisory Council.
The council will launch after the 2026 US Open, the season’s final Slam.
Chairs Brian Vahaly, Deborah Jevans, Gilles Moretton and Chris Harrop co-signed the announcement.
The council will address welfare, compensation and prize-money issues at the Grand Slams.
The USTA announced a $108 million compensation package for the 2026 US Open with $2 million for a support program.

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U.S., French, British and Australian Grand Slam organizers announced a Player Advisory Council.
The council will launch after the 2026 US Open, the season’s final Slam.
Chairs Brian Vahaly, Deborah Jevans, Gilles Moretton and Chris Harrop co-signed the announcement.
The council will address welfare, compensation and prize-money issues at the Grand Slams.
The USTA announced a $108 million compensation package for the 2026 US Open with $2 million for a support program.