The main players in the world wrote to the four Grand Chelem tournaments calling for an increased share of income.
As reported for the first time by the French newspaper The teamThe 20 best players in the male and female tour sent a letter to the organizers of Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon and Open US.
The tart of the Party Tart has been a constant reproach of the players despite significant increases in recent years.
Last year, Wimbledon’s simple champions won 2.7 million pounds Sterling each while the Global Pot was 50 million pounds sterling, double what the All England Club awarded in 2014.
But global income has also increased and players frequently quote comparisons with other sports, especially the basketball NBA, to show that they are missing.
Explaining why she signed the letter, American Emma Navarro, classified 11 years, said Outlet online Rebound: “I talked about other players a little and I felt like it was a good idea to sign.
“And I think there has been a kind of unfair remuneration ratios – I don’t know the right terminology – in the past. And I think it’s a good cause to come together as players and make sure we are treated fairly.”
The news only occurs two weeks after the players’ body, the Professional Tennis Players Association launched prosecution in the United States, Europe and the United Kingdom against ATP, the WTA, the International Tennis Federation and the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
The PTPA, which was co-founded by Novak Djokovic, presumed “systemic abuse, anti-competitive practices and flagrant contempt for the well-being of players”.
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