The four Grand Slam tennis tournaments—Australian Open, French Open (Roland-Garros), Wimbledon, and US Open—have formed an "advisory council" to give players a formal voice in decisions affecting the sport. This move comes amid growing media attention and public conversations about issues like prize money and how revenue from the Majors is distributed. The council aims to ensure that players' perspectives are considered in important decisions. On September 28, the 12 players selected for the council were officially named.
The group includes some of the most prominent names in tennis, such as Aryna Sabalenka and Novak Djokovic. A Frenchman, Arthur Rinderknech, is also part of the six male representatives on the council. The selection reflects a mix of current top players and up-and-coming talent, aiming to provide a broad range of input.
Among the women's players, the top three world-ranked players are represented: Elena Rybakina (1st), Aryna Sabalenka (2nd), and Jessica Pegula (3rd). Elina Svitolina (7th), Iva Jovic (13th), and Maria Sakkari (33rd) complete the women's portion of the council. These players bring a variety of experiences and perspectives to the group.
On the men's side, the council includes Alexander Zverev (2nd), Ben Shelton (4th), Félix Auger-Aliassime (5th), and Novak Djokovic (11th), as well as Lorenzo Musetti (25th) and Arthur Rinderknech (33rd). This mix of high-ranking players and younger talent is intended to ensure that the council reflects the diversity of the tennis world and can address a wide range of issues affecting the sport.
ATP/WTA Announces Advisory Council Featuring Top Players Including Djokovic, Sabalenka, and Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech
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