The French Open has made history by becoming the first grand slam tournament to offer players a share of the event's revenue, marking a significant shift in the ongoing debate over prize money. This groundbreaking proposal was presented to players' representative Larry Scott during discussions at Wimbledon two weeks ago, intensifying expectations for the US Open, which is set to announce its prize fund next month.

While no formal agreement has been established, the French Open's initiative to adopt a profit-share model for determining prize money distinguishes Roland Garros from the other three grand slam tournaments.

Key developments include:

• Commitment to revenue sharing for prize money.
• Plans to contribute to player pensions and healthcare.
• Greater involvement for players in tournament management.

Tennis players are advocating for all grand slam tournaments to allocate 16% of their revenue to prize money immediately, increasing to 22% by 2030. Although prize money has seen significant increases in recent years, players desire a consistent formula based on revenue rather than an annual announcement of awards.

The US Open faces mounting pressure to reach an agreement, especially with the upcoming arrival of new chief executive Craig Tiley. Notably, several players, including world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, have threatened to withdraw from the US Open's mixed doubles event unless substantial progress is made.

Last year, the US Open raised its prize money by 21% to $85 million, and a similar increase this year could push the total prize pool beyond $100 million for the first time.