Sabalenka, Pegula welcome US Open prize money boost, new player council
Players welcomed the record purse and new advisory council as pressure for a bigger share of tennis revenue gained traction.
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Sabalenka, Pegula react to US Open's record prize money
Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula have lauded the U.S. Open's record prize money and the establishment of a Grand Slam player advisory council. These developments come after players, including Sabalenka, protested for a larger share of tournament revenue, indicating that their calls for improved compensation and a greater voice in the sport are finally gaining traction.
US Open 2026 — Sabalenka, Pegula welcome prize money boost, new player council
The U.S. Open had announced a record $108 million prize purse for this year’s tournament. In addition, the four Grand Slams unveiled plans for an advisory council after leading players, including Sabalenka, demanded a greater role in decision-making.
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Sabalenka, Pegula welcome US Open prize money boost, new player council
Aug 28 : Aryna Sabalenka and Jessica Pegula praised the U.S. Open's record prize money allocation and the creation of a Grand Slam player advisory council, saying calls for competitors to get a larger share of the revenue were beginning to gain traction.The U.S. Open announced a record $108 million prize purs
Sabalenka, Pegula welcome US Open prize money boost, new player council ...
The US Open, the final Grand Slam tennis tournament of the season, which will distribute record prize money, begins tomorrow.
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