WTA Schedule Reform Vote Expected at US Open

A WTA council member has confirmed that a vote will take place at the US Open to reduce the number of required 500-level tournaments from six to four or five. This addresses player complaints about the crowded calendar, which have been voiced by top players like Sabalenka, Swiatek, and Pegula. The reform is tied to equal prize money goals, creating a tension between easing schedules and maintaining revenue. The vote could significantly reshape the tour structure and player welfare.