Jannik Sinner addresses player media protest at Wimbledon
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Jannik Sinner held a press conference at Wimbledon amidst a player media protest concerning prize money. Leading players, including Sinner, have criticized Grand Slams for inadequate financial support, despite Wimbledon increasing prize money by 20% for the current year. Sinner participated in a limited media schedule, echoing sentiments that while progress is being made, players are not fully satisfied with prize distributions. Some players, like Alex de Minaur, opted out of the protest, citing recognition of Wimbledon’s recent efforts. Sinner concluded his press conference without further comments on why players rejected an offer to create a player council.
- •Jannik Sinner participated in a limited media schedule at Wimbledon.
- •Players seek 22% of revenue for prize money, limiting media to 15 minutes.
- •Alex de Minaur and others chose not to join the protest.
- •Wimbledon increased its prize money by 20% for the current year.
- •Sinner stated that players are not fully satisfied with current arrangements.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Jannik Sinner shuts down questions over player media protest at Wimbledon
- 4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Sinner shuts down questions over player media protest at Wimbledon
"Jannik Sinner shut down questions about the player media protest at Wimbledon as fractures in the group emerged. A number of leading players, including world number ones Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have been putting pressure on the Grand Slams regarding levels of prize money, contributions to player welfare programmes and a meaningful say in decision-making.
"Some leading players, including Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur, did not take part in the protest after Wimbledon increased prize money by 20 per cent
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:31 PMJannik Sinner shuts down questions over player media protest at Wimbledon
Some leading players, including Alexander Zverev and Alex de Minaur, did not take part in the protest after Wimbledon increased prize money by 20 per cent
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 4:12 PMSinner shuts down questions over player media protest at Wimbledon
Jannik Sinner shut down questions about the player media protest at Wimbledon as fractures in the group emerged. A number of leading players, including world number ones Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka, have been putting pressure on the Grand Slams regarding levels of prize money, contributions to player welfare programmes and a meaningful say in decision-making.
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