Gauff says more Slam money 'important' for future of tennis

Two-time major champion Coco Gauff said on Thursday that more money for all players from the four Grand Slams would be for the long-term benefit of tennis.

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A group of elite players including world number three Gauff are pushing for a greater share of revenue, more benefits and a bigger say in how the Slams are run.

Twenty players signed a letter sent to the four Grand Slam heads in March demanding an increase in prize money and to be consulted on decisions that impacted them.

The group reportedly excluding Novak Djokovic signed a second letter during the summer underlining their demand that Slams pay into a player welfare fund to improve retirement and maternity benefits.

"For the long run of our sport and kind of the whole ecosystem I think that it's really important," Gauff said in Beijing after advancing to the China Open semifinals.

"They have been working with us behind the scenes on finding a solution, but I don't know when it's gonna happen," she added.