Djokovic, Gauff and other players ask the Grand Slam tournaments for more money and more say

Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff are among 20 leading tennis players who signed a letter sent to the heads of the four Grand Slam tournaments seeking more prize money and a greater say in what they called "decisions that directly impact us."

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The letter, a copy of which was obtained Thursday by The Associated Press, is dated March 21 and begins with a request for an in-person meeting at this month's Madrid Open between representatives of the players and the four people to whom it was addressed: Craig Tiley of the Australian Open, Stephane Morel of the French Open, Sally Bolton of Wimbledon and Lew Sherr of the U.S. Open.

Alex de Minaur.

Of the 20, 15 have won at least one Grand Slam title or reached a major final. The players outline three areas they want to focus on:

Grand Slam tournaments should make financial contributions to player welfare programs funded by the two pro tours.

Prize money should increase "to a more appropriate percentage of tournament revenues, reflective of the players' contribution to tournament value."

The athletes should have more say in decisions "directly impacting competition, as well as player health and welfare."