The world’s top tennis players remain at odds with the grand slams, with a second letter sent calling for major changes to the sport, including more prize money and consultation on changes.

understands the letter was sent in August, following March’s initial requests, and the players sought a discussion with the grand slams before or during the US Open.

The slams responded saying the issues raised by the players cannot be solved until solutions are found to others, such as the calendar and whether a breakaway ‘premium tour’ which could radically change the landscape of tennis will be implemented.

It sets the scene for a stormy Australian Open, the next grand slam, when key on and off-court figures will be together in one place.

The game’s leading players, who signed the first letter,

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