Why tennis media is a fragmented mess, from Grand Slam broadcast rights to social media highlights

The distribution of earnings over the four Grand Slams is regularly discussed.

Why tennis media is a fragmented mess, from Grand Slam broadcast rights to social media highlights

Alexandra Eala had the biggest week of her tennis career at the Miami Open in March. She beat three Grand Slam champions — Jelena Ostapenko, Madison Keys and Iga Świątek — on her way to the semifinals, where she had 2024 U.S. Open finalist Jessica Pegula on the ropes in what was ultimately a three-set defeat. Eala, 19, who has been making tennis history for the Philippines for most of her life, was the most surprising star of the tournament. Mor…

PTPA intensifies legal action as top-20 ATP and WTA players push for higher Grand Slam earnings

ATP and WTA stars escalate legal action filed by the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), as top-20 male and female players sign a letter demanding a substantial prize money increase from the organisers of the Australian Open, Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open. According to L’Équi...

REPORT: Grand Slams Under Pressure As Top Names Demand More Prize Money

A group of top 20 players representing both the men’s and women’s Tours have contacted the four Grand Slam events demanding more prize money, according to French media. L’Equipe has reported that a letter has been sent to each of the four majors calling for those tournaments to hand out a greater share of their […]

INFO THE TEAM. The representatives of the world top 20 ATP and WTA co-signed and sent a letter to the four Grand Slam tournaments, demanding a substantial increase in their allocation. Less than two weeks after the lawsuits brought by the PTPA (Pro Tennis Players Association) to the authorities of the game, anger is still rising.