Sat Sep 27 07:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a summary of the text and a rewritten version as a news article:

**Summary:**

The text covers two main topics: First, it notes that Jannik Sinner, the world No. 2 tennis player, will play Terence Atmane in the second round of the China Open. The match will take place at 3 a.m. ET Saturday (overnight due to time zone differences) and will be broadcast on Tennis Channel. Second, a group of top tennis players, excluding Novak Djokovic, is pushing for a larger share of Grand Slam revenues, aiming to increase their percentage and benefits by 2030. They’ve sent a second letter to the Grand Slam organizers and are working with a consultant, Larry Scott. The USTA has responded, expressing a willingness to increase compensation while emphasizing the need for collaboration to generate additional revenue, and pointing to recent increases in prize money.

**News Article:**

**Sinner Set for China Open Match Amid Player Revenue Dispute**

**Beijing, China** – World No. 2 Jannik Sinner is slated to face Terence Atmane in the second round of the China Open at 3 a.m. ET Saturday. Tennis fans in the U.S. can catch the match on Tennis Channel, streaming on DirecTV and other platforms. The overnight timing is due to Beijing being 12 hours ahead of Eastern Time.

Off the court, a heated debate over revenue sharing between top tennis players and the Grand Slam tournaments continues to escalate. A group of leading players, including Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Coco Gauff, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner, have sent a second letter to the four Grand Slam organizers (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, and US Open), pushing for a larger cut of the revenue.

The players are seeking to increase their share from the current 16% to 22% by 2030. They also want to establish pension, health, and maternity benefits amounting to $12 million annually by the same year. The move excludes Novak Djokovic, who was signatory of the original letter, and aims to establish a new player council to have a greater influence in sport matters.

The letter, dated July 30, outlines specific benchmarks for improved financial compensation and increased player influence. Larry Scott, former chairman and CEO of the WTA and head of the Pac-12 conference, is advising the players.

The U.S. Tennis Association (USTA), which runs the U.S. Open, responded to the letter, signaling a willingness to increase compensation but emphasizing the importance of collaboration to generate additional revenue. In a statement, the USTA highlighted the recent increase in U.S. Open prize money, noting that singles champions Sabalenka and Alcaraz each received a record $5 million this year. “As you are aware, we have always been willing to increase compensation for players — as evidenced by the 57% growth of the U.S. Open purse over the past five years”

The USTA also emphasized a commitment to transparent discussions with the players to foster a healthier calendar, enhanced consultation, and increased financial value. The push for greater revenue sharing comes amidst an antitrust lawsuit filed by the Professional Tennis Players’ Association (PTPA), co-founded by Djokovic, against the WTA and ATP tours, further complicating the landscape of professional tennis governance and finance. The four Grand Slam tournaments were added to the lawsuit after the original filing.

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