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Australian Open forms player council after revenue protests

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 4:34 PM UTC · How we work

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Australian Open organizers announced a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council with French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Top players said they will stop public protests now that the council exists.
Players had demanded a 22% share of tournament revenues.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff threatened to boycott the Slams if compensation was not provided.
Players reserve the right to restart the campaign if the council fails to meet objectives.

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Australian Open organizers announced a Grand Slam Player Advisory Council with French Open, Wimbledon and U.S. Open.
Top players said they will stop public protests now that the council exists.
Players had demanded a 22% share of tournament revenues.
Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff threatened to boycott the Slams if compensation was not provided.
Players reserve the right to restart the campaign if the council fails to meet objectives.