Coco Gauff commented on the Australian Open's record $111.5 million prize money, stating that while the amount has increased, the percentage of revenue distributed to players does not align with player expectations. Gauff is among several high-profile players, including Alex de Minaur, Carlos Alcaraz, Jannik Sinner, Madison Keys, Aryna Sabalenka, and Iga Swiatek, who are advocating for a higher revenue share, improved welfare benefits, and greater player representation via a new player council. A player meeting is scheduled to take place in Melbourne this weekend to discuss the next steps in these ongoing discussions.