Djokovic and the possible solution for the conflict between players and Grand Slams: "It Would Be the Best Scenario"

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There is tension both in the ATP circuit and in the WTA. During this week, it was announced that the members of the top 20 male and female players (except for Elena Rybakina) had signed a letter with the four Grand Slams as recipients. In it, they specified that they demanded higher prize money in the four main tournaments of the year. Although player incomes have increased significantly in recent decades, on average Grand Slams distribute approximately 15% of their total earnings to participating players.

The players' complaint was published by L'Équipe and confirmed by the letter's signatories, as when asked, they state that they should earn much more than what they currently receive. It is true that in sports like the American NBA, up to 50% of total earnings are shared with players, but this is currently unimaginable in tennis. Players aim to receive 30%, which means doubling what they currently get. TennisMajors published a conversation of Novak Djokovic with journalists in Monte Carlo discussing the potential increase.

- A 30% aspiration

'Nole' was very candid: "In general, I think the feeling is that players believe we should receive a percentage close to what we get in ATP tournaments (30%). Let's hope the Grand Slams respond positively and are willing to have players to sit down and discuss about revenues. We should have advice because this affects us and we need to be part of the conversation. The increase won't happen overnight, but it is a logical move and would be the best scenario."

On the other hand, Alexander Zverev also shared his opinion on the possibility of reaching a 50/50 split, although he sees it as completely impossible: "It will never be 50/50, our complaint is not about that. We have the lowest revenue share in professional sports at Grand Slams. We want a fair distribution, and I am confident we will achieve it."

The definitive response from the Grand Slams and the prizes that will be implemented for Roland Garros 2025 are still unknown, but this letter will mark a before and after in the players' relationship with the major tournaments.

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