Just two weeks after the demand filed by PTPA In AtpThe Wta, ITF Ye Itia where they have been accused of “operating like a cartel”, L’équipe He promoted that representatives of 20 best male and female players sent a letter to four Grand Slam “Demands a major increase in financial awards.”
In the absence of response from the contests of Grand SlamPlayers will feel belittled the difference in the contest income and the awards they distribute. Another sport like basketball will take as a reference, where in NBA Up to 50% income generated by the league is distributed.
According to the estimates, the Grand Slam They enter nearly 300 million dollars annually on average, while distributing an average of approximately 64 million dollars, that is, 20% of the collection. The Metallic Awards climbs every year, despite the players’ final complaint. In the last 10 years, the distribution of awards has increased by approximately 70%, this is due to the growing popularity of tennis during the Big 3. Although, players are asking for more because the contests have also increased their total collections.
It is not yet known what will be the award to distribute this edition Roland Garros and WimbledonBut after the announcement it is more expected than in recent years. Also, the names of the players involved in the letter Atp and Wta.
Source: La Verdad
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