Tim Henman, the former British No 1 and All England Club Board member, has stepped in to mediate a dispute over grand slam prize money ahead of Wimbledon. In a meeting scheduled at Roland Garros, Wimbledon officials will propose the creation of a new player council to address player concerns about prize money and welfare initiatives. This comes after players, including Carlos Alcaraz and Coco Gauff, demanded that grand slam prize funds be increased to 22% of revenue by 2030. Tensions escalated following the French Open's announcement of a 9.5% increase, which players argued was insufficient given the tournament's 14% income rise to €395 million last year. In response, top players are coordinating a media protest at the French Open, limiting their interviews to pre-tournament press conferences and one interview with the host broadcaster. Henman's involvement is seen as potentially beneficial in bridging the gap between players and tournament organizers, especially as he maintains good relations with current players. Meanwhile, the Australian Open has distanced itself from these discussions by aligning with the Professional Tennis Players' Association, which is currently suing the other grand slam bodies.