Tennis grand slams unite to establish player council in attempt to defuse prize money row

The four tennis grand slam tournaments have agreed to establish a formal Player Advisory Council as part of efforts to resolve an 18-month dispute with players over prize money. The agreement is expected to be confirmed on Wednesday alongside the US Tennis Association's announcement of this year's US Open prize money, which is anticipated to exceed $100 million for the first time. The joint initiative represents a significant step toward giving players a structured voice in negotiations with the sport's major tournaments.