Tennis Players Seek More Revenue Without a League’s Bargaining Machinery
Jess Pegula, speaking with Alex Rodriguez and Jason Kelly on Bloomberg’s The Deal, argues that professional tennis players need more leverage in the sport’s economics but lack the league structure and union machinery that make collective bargaining familiar in major US team sports. Pegula says players are trying to organize across the WTA and ATP to seek a larger share of revenue, especially from the Grand Slams, while also pushing for fairer prize money and a shorter calendar. Her case is shaped by an unusual vantage point: current player, WTA Player Council member and daughter of Buffalo Bills and Sabres owners Terry and Kim Pegula.
Bloomberg Originals·May 21, 2026·13 min read
