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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
Exclusive by Matt Hughes

Grand slam organisers ready to make concessions for players amid dispute

Jannik Sinner in action against to Carlos Alcaraz during the 2025 Wimbledon men’s singles final
Jannik Sinner in action against to Carlos Alcaraz during the 2025 Wimbledon men’s singles final. Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian

Wimbledon and the three other grand slam tournaments are willing to make concessions to the players in an attempt to resolve a dispute over prize money, pensions and player representation.

The Guardian has learned that during discussions with representatives of several top-10 world-ranked men and women players at Wimbledon last week, the All England Club offered to hold talks over creating a player council to give athletes a voice in decisions over scheduling, as well as indicating a willingness to contribute to their pension and healthcare provision for the first time.

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